Markstrom was pulled after allowing three goals on 11 shots (.727 SV%) in his previous start vs. the Chicago Blackhawks. The 32-year-old has been having a nightmarish first half of the season, with his 13-10-4 record, 2.80 GAA, and .894 SV%. He takes on St. Louis, who have won three of their last four games after a 3-0 win over Minnesota their last time out.
