1 month agoNew Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (knee) was activated from Injured Reserve Sunday. He is poised to return to the lineup for Sunday's clash against the Vegas Golden Knights, although it's unclear if Markstrom will start the contest. Markstrom has been out since Jan. 22 due to an MCL sprain. He has played a big part in New Jersey's success this season, going 21-9-5 while recording three shutouts. Through 36 starts, he is sporting a 2.20 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage. Markstrom should receive plenty of work over the final stretch of the season as the Devils continue to battle for a playoff berth in the Metropolitan Division.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: New Jersey Devils
2 months agoNew Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (knee) will be out four-to-six weeks after undergoing imaging that revealed an MCL sprain. Markstrom was injured in Wednesday's game after a collision and will now miss the remainder of the Devil's games leading into the Four Nations break, which starts on February 12. Markstrom has been brilliant in his first season with in New Jersey, going 21-9-5 with a .912 SV%, 2.20 GAA, and 9.6 GSAA. Without him, the Devils will go with Jake Allen as their starting goalie and Isaac Poulter as the backup. Allen should be picked up by all Markstrom owners in fantasy, or by anyone who is in need of a starting goalie.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: New Jersey Devils
2 months agoAccording to Mike Morreale of NHL.com, New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (lower body) exited Wednesday's contest early and is expected to miss time. Markstrom departed in the second frame after a Boston skater crashed into his leg. Markstrom left the ice limping. Jake Allen replaced him for the remainder of the contest. Before exiting, the 34-year-old stopped six of the seven shots he faced. Allen stopped all 16 shots he faced en route to earning the victory. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring Markstrom's status. Jake Allen should see the majority of starts in the crease and is worth adding in standard formats. Over his previous four outings, he has held a .917% SV and a 2.28 GAA. Nico Dawes will likely be promoted from the AHL to fill the No.2 role.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mike Morreale
3 months agoNew Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom stopped 21 of the 23 shots he faced en route to defeating the Seattle Kraken. Markstrom was beat by an Adam Larsson wrist shot in the second and a Shane Wright power-play goal in the final frame. Entering this contest, Markstrom lost his previous two starts and held a poor .880% SV during this stretch. This victory helped him get back on track as he was riding a stellar six-game winning streak with a near-perfect 0.83 GAA prior to his losing skid. Overall, Markstrom has performed very well in his first season in New Jersey posting a 20-8-2 record with a 2.17 GAA and a .911% SV. Fantasy managers should continue to view the 34-year-old as a must-start option in all formats.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
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