Markstrom allowed three goals on 22 shots in the Canucks’ overtime win over the Hurricanes on Sunday. Ryan Miller played great on Saturday, but will not play tonight because of muscle tightness, so Markstrom gets a second straight start. However, there are better options with a very dangerous 3-0-0 Blues team in town.
Ryan Miller started the Canucks’ season opener last night, so Markstrom will start tonight as the Canucks host the Hurricanes. The 26-year-old had a nice 2015-16 season, going 13-14-4 with a 2.73 GAA and .915 SV%, but he will need to be better than that if he want to surpass Miller as the starter in Vancouver.
Meier was injured in the Sharks’ preseason and wasn’t expected to be ready until the end of October. He will probably get up-to-speed with the Barracuda before he is recalled by the Sharks.
John Gibson struggled in the Ducks’ season opener and has struggled in his last two starts vs. Pittsburgh, so they will turn to Bernier tonight. Bernier was acquired from the Maple Leafs this offseason and is coming off of a dreadful year—he was 12-21-3 with a 2.88 GAA and .908 SV%. The 28-year-old will look to have a bounce-back year in Anaheim, but it will be tough to get off to a good start tonight in Pittsburgh.
John Gibson struggled in the Ducks’ season opener, allowing four goals on 20 shots, so it looks like they will turn to Bernier tonight in Pittsburgh. Bernier was acquired from the Maple Leafs this offseason and is coming off of a dreadful year—he was 12-21-3 with a 2.88 GAA and .908 SV%. The 28-year-old will look to have a bounce-back year in Anaheim, but it will be tough to get off to a good start tonight in Pittsburgh.
Bernier, 27, was originally acquired from the Kings to be the goalie of the future in Toronto, but that never really panned out. Bernier was 59-68-17 with a 2.80 GAA and .915 SV% in 140 starts and 11 relief appearances with the Maple Leafs over three seasons. This summer the Leafs brought in Frederik Andersen from Anaheim to be their new starter, now Bernier is headed the other way to serve as John Gibson’s backup.
Markstrom’s NHL career didn’t get off to a great start, but he seems to have settled in in Vancouver. He was excellent with Utica (AHL) two years ago and went 13-14-3 with a 2.73 GAA and .915 SV% in 32 games with the Canucks last season. Markstrom will battle with Ryan Miller for starts as the Canucks’ No. 1 netminder.
Bernier allowed four goals on 36 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Panthers on Monday. Bernier has gone 4-3-0 with a 1.89 GAA, .941 SV% and one shutout in his last seven starts. In his first start against the Flyers, Bernier allowed three goals on 13 shots and was pulled minutes into the second period. Philly comes in having gone 5-4-1 in their last 10.
Bernier allowed four goals on 36 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Panthers on Monday. Bernier has gone 4-3-0 with a 1.89 GAA, .941 SV% and one shutout in his last seven starts. In his first start against the Flyers, Bernier allowed three goals on 13 shots and was pulled minutes into the second period. Philly comes in having gone 5-4-1 in their last 10.
Markstrom stopped 34 of 36 shots in the Canucks win in Anaheim on Friday. The Canucks did not hold a morning skate because of the early start time in Edmonton, but they'll stick with their strict goalie rotation and go with Markstrom tonight. The 26-year-old has gone 1-1-0 with a 1.48 GAA and .948 SV% in two starts against the Oilers this season.
Markstrom stopped 34 of 36 shots in the Canucks win in Anaheim on Friday. The Canucks did not hold a morning skate because of the early start time in Edmonton, but they have stuck with a strict goalie rotation and it’s Markstrom’s shot to start. The 26-year-old has gone 1-1-0 with a 1.48 GAA and .948 SV% in two starts against the Oilers this season.
The Canucks have stuck with a strict goalie rotation for weeks now and it is Jacob Markstrom's turn in the rotation, so the belief is that he will start, but there won't be confirmation until a few hours before puck-drop.
Bernier allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Maple Leafs win in Florida last Tuesday. Garret Sparks started the last two games, but Bernier will faced the Panthers again tonight. Bernier has gone 4-4-0 with a 1.92 GAA and .938 SV% in eight starts in March. The 27-year-old is 1-1-0 with a 2.05 GAA and a .938 SV% in two starts against the Panthers.
Bernier allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Maple Leafs win in Florida last Tuesday. Garret Sparks started the last two games, but Bernier will faced the Panthers again tonight. Bernier has gone 4-4-0 with a 1.92 GAA and .938 SV% in eight starts in March. The 27-year-old is 1-1-0 with a 2.05 GAA and a .938 SV% in two starts against the Panthers.
Markstrom allowed four goals on 37 shots in the Canucks loss in St. Louis last Friday. Markstrom has lost his last four starts while posting a 3.03 GAA and .914 SV%. Tonight he will face the Sharks on home ice. San Jose has lost three of their last four and Markstrom is 5-7-1 with a 2.96 GAA and .898 SV% at Rogers Arena this season.
Markstrom allowed four goals on 37 shots in the Canucks loss in St. Louis last Friday. Markstrom has lost his last four starts while posting a 3.03 GAA and .914 SV%. Tonight he will face the Sharks on home ice. San Jose has lost three of their last four and Markstrom is 5-7-1 with a 2.96 GAA and .898 SV% at Rogers Arena this season.
Bernier gave up two goals on 32 shots in the Maple Leafs’ 2-1 loss to the Bruins on Saturday. Garret Sparks got the nod last night in Tampa Bay, so Bernier will go tonight in Florida. March has been his best month of the season by far—so far he is 3-4-0 with a 1.90 GAA and .937 SV%. One of those losses came against the Panthers, he allowed two goals on 30 shots in a 4-1 loss on March 17th.
Markstrom stopped 47 of 48 shots in the Canucks 2-0 loss to the Jets on Tuesday. Ryan Miller got the nod last night and they’ve been alternating games, so Markstrom will start tonight in St. Louis. Markstrom has lost his last three starts while posting a 2.71 GAA and .922 SV%. It will be his first start vs. the Blues, but his 13th on the road—he is 6-4-3 with a 2.15 GAA and .936 SV% in the first 12
