Jacob Markstrom yielded three goals on 31 shots, but the Panthers won 5-3 on Saturday night against the Lightning.
Markstrom had a very rough rookie season, but one would think -- and this doesn't say that much -- that he has the upper hand on the goalie job heading into next year, unless Florida goes out and gets someone else. He ends the season with a 3.22 goals-against average and .901 save percentage.

Jacob Markstrom will be in goal against Tampa in the Panthers' season finale.
Not a big surprise. Markstrom has had an up and down season with Florida and despite his obvious talents, remains a questionable pick in hockey pools next season.

Jacob Markstrom allowed four goals on 17 shots in the Panthers' 4-0 loss to Toronto Thursday.
The first extended NHL stint for the young netminder hasn't exactly gone as planned, however it can all be chalked up as a learning experience for the player destined to be Florida's goaltender of the future.

Jacob Markstrom turned aside 36 shots in a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers Tuesday.
He played very well in Sunday's loss to Boston as well after he was lit up by New Jersey on Saturday. The Rangers outshot the Panthers by a 38-16 margin, but Markstrom's efforts gave Florida the victory. Markstrom will probably start the team's final two games of the regular season.

Jacob Markstrom is expected to start in goal Tuesday night.
Markstrom has not won since April 2 but the Panthers continue to run him out there in hopes of getting him experience and confidence for next season. However, it's tough to watch him play behind a team that is basically an AHL squad at this point.

The Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 3-0 on Sunday, handing Jacob Markstrom his sixth consecutive loss.
He stopped 36 out of 38 shots, giving his team at least some hope to stay in that game. While one might argue that the young Swede needs to learn the ropes at the NHL level, it's hard to tell if playing for this hapless squad will do anything but shake his confidence - at least temporarily.

Jacob Markstrom will get the start Sunday afternoon on the road against the Boston Bruins.
The Panthers still believe in Markstrom as their goalie of the future, but it's pretty clear he's got a long way to go. It's impossible to trust him this afternoon on the road against the Bruins.

Jacob Markstrom kicked out 27 of 33 shots in a 6-2 loss Saturday afternoon.
Markstrom might be the Panthers' goaltender of the future, but he's going through a terrible cold streak. Markstrom has now lost five straight starts and has allowed four or more goals in four of those contests.

Jacob Markstrom will likely start in goal Saturday afternoon against the Devils.
Of course, there is always a chance that Panthers' coach Kevin Dineen could turn to Scott Clemmensen, a former Devil. We will try and update you closer to the 1:00 pm ET start time.

The last six games of the season are important for Jacob Markstrom.
He will become a restricted free agent this summer and Jose Theodore will probably be allowed to test the market as a UFA. It's important for him to establish himself down the team's final stretch of the year and try to end on a high note before working on some things over the summer. "He needs to work on video, go home and continue to grow and come back for a fresh start," said goaltending coach Robb Tallas. "There are no guarantees in this league. You've got to earn spots in this league. They're not handed to you." Markstrom has been inconsistent at the NHL level, but he has potential and the Panthers still hold him in high regard.

Jacob Markstrom surrendered five goals on just 18 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Islanders Tuesday night.
He was pulled early in the second period and backup Scott Clemmensen stopped all 13 shots he faced in relief. Markstrom has dropped his last four outings in Florida's crease and he's permitted a whopping 17 goals during that span.

It looks like Jacob Markstrom will get the start in net Tuesday night.
Even when Markstrom plays well, it's hardly enough to guarantee a win given the team playing in front of him. We don't recommend trusting him the rest of this season.

Florida goaltender Jacob Markstrom stopped 19 of 21 shots as he and the Florida Panthers dropped a 3-1 decision to the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday night.
Markstrom didn't play poorly last night but he's had a rough go with a poor team. He was shelled in the Panthers' 7-2 loss to Winnipeg Thursday.

Despite getting shelled against the Jets Thursday, we expect Jacob Markstrom to start Saturday against the Penguins.
After all, he is the Panthers' goalie of the present and future--as dim as both may be. Start him at your own peril.

Jacob Markstrom kicked out 17 of 23 shots in a 7-2 loss Thursday.
Markstrom was pulled about halfway through the game. Scott Clemmensen replaced him and stopped 11 of 12 shots, but the damage was already done.

Jacob Markstrom yielded four goals on 31 shots in Florida's 4-3 loss to the Capitals on Saturday night.
Markstrom gave up all of the goals by 14:22 of the second period, in a loss that snapped his three-game winning streak. Markstrom is likely going to be erratic as the season draws to a close, but there's nothing the Panthers lose by rolling him out there and letting them see what they have in him.

Jacob Markstrom will be between the pipes Saturday against the Capitals.
Not a big surprise here. Not sure you want to start Markstrom against a surging Washington team, though.

Look for Jacob Markstrom to start again Saturday.
Markstrom is on a heater, winning his last three starts and looking more confident with every outing. "I didn't start off the way I wanted to,'' Markstrom said. "You can't hide under a pillow and you sure can't hide on the ice. You just have to grab the bull by the horns and work hard, make it work. Hard work does pay off. And we're playing very well. I'm happy for the opportunity.'' Markstrom might not have deliver for fantasy owners in time to help this season but his recent surge lends promise for 2013-14.

Jacob Markstrom defended 39 shots in a 3-2 shootout win over Tampa Bay Tuesday night.
He has won his last three outings in Florida's crease and has seemingly shed whatever jitters he had when he first arrived following his call up from the minors. Markstrom now owns a 6-7-1 record with a .922 save percentage and a 2.57 GAA this season.

Jacob Markstrom made 24 saves in the Panthers' 3-2 overtime victory versus the Devils on Saturday night.
The young netminder has four wins in his last six starts, so he's slowly starting to settle down. Still, he doesn't play on a very good team, so it will be tough to predict a drastic improvement on his 2.70 goals-against average and .918 save percentage as the season carries on.

Updating an earlier item, it will be Jacob Markstrom not Scott Clemmensen in goal against the Devils Saturday.
Coach Kevin Dineen has opted to go with the rookie over the veteran with a solid resume against New Jersey. Adjust your goaltending rotation accordingly.

Kevin Dineen says Jacob Markstrom looks "comfortable" after a rough start to the season.
Markstrom allowed four goals in a shootout win Thursday but has played much better than his 4-7-1 record would indicate. "He looked a little tight early in games this year, now he looks like he's letting his skill and natural talent take over. He was big for us tonight," Dineen said after the game. On the year, Markstrom has a .918 and a 2.70 GAA.

Jacob Markstrom allowed four goals on 40 shots Thursday en route to a 5-4 shootout win over the Sabres.
The victory snaps a two-game mini slump and improves his record to 4-7-1 on the season. Despite his record, Markstrom has actually played quite well, as his strong save percentage proves.

Jacob Markstrom will get the call Thursday when the Panthers host Buffalo.
He has a solid .921 save percentage and a 2.59 goals-against average in 11 appearances this campaign, but his 3-7-1 record won't help fantasy owners looking for wins.

Jacob Markstrom stopped 28 of 31 Toronto shots in a 3-2 loss Tuesday night.
He has dropped his last two starts after winning his previous two to give him a 3-7-1 record on the season. Markstrom should generally be started when he faces a favorable match-up, as the Panthers likely won't provide him with much support for the remainder of the truncated season.

Jacob Markstrom is expected to get the start in net Tuesday night.
Markstrom has been much better since a two-game benching. Unfortunately, Markstrom's sub-par supporting cast is unlikely to change any time soon, meaning his 3-6-1 record is unlikely to get a boost. Start him at your own risk.

Jacob Markstrom turned aside 34 of 35 shots Sunday, but was saddled with the loss in a 3-0 defeat at the hands of the New York Islanders.
It's really not his fault that his supporting cast is so decimated, but Markstrom is taking the brunt of it, as his record stands at 3-6-1 through 10 starts despite a very good save percentage. If he can continue to play as he has over the past week he'll have no trouble hanging on to the starting gig for the Panthers.

Jacob Markstrom stopped all but one of the 45 shots he faced en route to a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers on Thursday.
Markstrom has now won back to back games after a rough start to his season. It's impossible to truly judge on such a small sample, but his last few outings provide some hope that he really can be the goalie of the future for the Panthers.

Jacob Markstrom blocked 33 shots in a 4-1 win over Carolina Tuesday night.
The victory was his second of the year and it interrupted a four-game winless slide. Perhaps now he can build some confidence and start performing up to his potential after some troubling contests since he rejoined the big club from the minors.

Jacob Markstrom is expected to start in goal Tuesday night.
Markstrom has just one win this season in seven appearances and was recently given a mental day off by coach Kevin Dineen. The Panthers still believe in Markstrom as their goalie of the future, but it's pretty clear he's got a long ways to go.

Coach Kevin Dineen decided to give Jacob Markstrom a mental day off Thursday night to refocus himself.
Markstrom allowed the first shot of the game to beat him in three of his last four appearances. He also permitted at least one goal before the 2:35 mark of the first period in four straight losses. Scott Clemmensen got the nod for Florida instead and he didn't fair much better by surrendering the second shot he faced in the Panthers' 4-1 loss to Boston. Although he did settle down as the game progressed.

Jacob Markstrom will make his sixth straight start Wednesday when Florida plays in Boston.
Coach Kevin Dineen is confident that Markstrom can turn it around despite a rocky start. "He's got a lot of staff around him to support him and help him in every way that we can, whether it's through video, through practice, or a kick in the tail," Dineen said. "Whatever we feel is going to be most effective for him; it gets back to the incredible opportunity that we get to grab the net in the NHL and take advantage of it." Markstrom has allowed the first shot to beat him for a score in three of his last four games, so if he can get over that hurdle it may give him some additional confidence. Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/14/3284663/florida-panthers-making-practice.html#storylink=cpy

Jacob Markstrom allowed the first shot he faced to find the back of the net for the third time in his last four contests.
"You don't learn from your saves, you learn from your mistakes," goaltending coach Robb Tallas said. "Of course, I don't want to see first shots of games going in, but at the same time that will make him so much stronger." In the long run it could make him a better goalie, but for now it's hurting his team and severely weakening any limited fantasy value he has. Markstrom owns a 1-5-1 record with an .891 save percentage and a 3.29 GAA this season. He would make his appearances much easier on himself if he settles into games quicker, which is thankfully something he can learn.

Jacob Markstrom wasn't busy in Tuesday's loss to Tampa Bay and he wasn't impressive either in a 3-2 loss.
He surrendered three goals on only 13 shots for his fourth straight defeat (0-3-1). The Jacob Markstrom era hasn't gotten off to a very good start in Florida.

Jakob Markstrom was the first goalie off the ice at Tuesday's morning skate and will likely start in net tonight.
Markstrom has struggled a fair amount since being called up to be the Panthers' starting goalie. His trouble often comes from a poor start, as was the case in Sunday's loss to Montreal. While Markstrom has a ton of potential, we've seen nothing to justify trusting him in most formats.

Panthers goalie Jacob Markstrom allowed five goals on 38 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Panthers Sunday.
As has been his habit, Markstrom started off the game slowly, allowing a pair of first period goals. He settled down somewhat afterwards, but the damage had been done by that point. The Panthers young netminder has recorded just one victory in six starts.

It appears that Jacob Markstrom is having trouble at the very begining of games.
He has let in a soft goal at the start of both his starts this week. Markstrom seems to be aware of the problem. "It's never how you want to start a hockey game,'' Markstrom said. It appears that notwithstanding Markstrom's jitters, Panther coach Kevin Dineen is in favour of giving the rookie netminder a chance to run with the Cats' starting job. "He's been given a real quality opportunity right now and I have a strong belief in him that he could be a premier player in the league, and the opportunity's knocking on the door,'' he said before Friday's game. Let's see how patient a man Dineen really is.

Jacob Markstrom turned aside 25 of 28 shots in a 3-2 overtime defeat on Friday.
Markstrom got a chance to play just one day after being yanked just three minutes in Washington's 7-1 win over Florida. Obviously, he was far better on Friday - it would have been remarkable if he had found a way to be worse - but unfortunately he still has only won one of his first five starts this season. Markstrom has plenty of upside and we wouldn't even give up on him in single-season leagues. At the same time, the Panthers have struggled mightily this season and that's likely to continue to hurt him.

Kevin Dineen called out goalie Jacob Markstrom after the team's 7-1 loss Thursday night.
Markstrom gave up two goals on two shots in 3:10 before being yanked. "You give up two goals on two shots," said Dineen. "I don't like to leave anyone out to dry, but obviously I don't think Jacob Markstrom was ready to play tonight and the ball started to roll." Markstrom basically admitted to not being ready, saying, "I felt like I let the team down. I didn't stop pucks. It wasn't good enough."

Jacob Markstrom lasted all of three minutes in Thursday's 7-1 loss to the Capitals.
Markstrom was beaten on each of the two shots he faced and was given the early hook. Unfortunately, his replacement didn't fare any better, as Scott Clemmensen allowed five goals on 24 shots in his stead.

Florida Panthers GM Dave Tallon said Tuesday morning that Jacob Markstrom will be the team's primary goaltender for the time being.
Starting goalie Jose Theodore will be sidelined for five to six weeks with a groin injury, clearing a path for Markstrom to take his crack at the Panthers' No. 1 goalie job. Markstrom wasn't great in a pair of starts earlier this season, but at this point almost anything is better than Theodore. Markstrom is worth a speculative add in deeper leagues and bears watching in standard formats.

Jacob Markstrom will probably shoulder the load for Florida with Jose Theodore out because of a groin injury.
Scott Clemmensen has not been impressive this season, while Markstrom has looked decent in a pair of losses this campaign. He stopped 65 of 75 shots in a pair of games on Feb. 22 and 24 to give himself a .915 save percentage and a 3.05 GAA. Coach Kevin Dineen hasn't revealed his goaltending plans yet, but the Markstrom era in Florida could be primed to begin.

Jacob Markstrom was slated to get the nod for Florida Sunday, but couldn't because his equipment didn't accompany him to Fort Lauderdale.
His pads arrived on a later flight, so the Panthers had to start the game with 39-year-old goalie consultant Robb Tallas as Scott Clemmensen's backup. Markstrom should get a great opportunity in Florida with Jose Theodore's season possibly in jeopardy due to a groin injury.

Jacob Markstrom was held out of Saturday's contest in San Antonio as he is expected to be between the pipes Sunday against Carolina.
After Saturday's contest, coach Dineen said starter Jose Theodore "would be out for some time". The big Swedish goalie now gets another chance to prove himself in the NHL and certainly has the makings to be a solid goaltender in the show. Markstrom is definitely an option for those in deeper leagues that are desperate for goaltending help.

Jacob Markstrom has been returned to AHL San Antonio.
Markstrom lost both of his starts with Florida last week, but he held his own in those contests. He stopped a combined 65 of 71 shots. He'll get another chance to prove himself in the NHL sooner or later.

After winning his 2013 season debut, Jacob Markstrom and the Florida Panthers fell to the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Sunday.
The big goalie stopped 28 out of 31 shots, with one goal being an empty-netter. He's acquitted himself pretty nicely, but with a crowded goalie situation alongside Jose Theodore and Scott Clemmensen, it remains to be seen if he can stay at the NHL level.

The Florida Panthers are rolling with Jacob Markstrom against the Boston Bruins on Sunday after he won his season debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins Friday.
The franchise's hopeful goalie of the future is getting thrown to the wolves matchup-wise. With a shaky duo in front of him in Jose Theodore and Scott Clemmensen, it wouldn't be surprising if Florida took a "future is now" approach with Markstrom. Keep an eye on his progress, but note he has limited room for error contract-wise.

Jacob Markstrom was very impressive in his NHL season debut Friday night against the Penguins.
Although he allowed three goals and was saddled with a 3-1 loss, he stopped 37 shots and kept the Cats in the game. "It's disappointing,'' Panther coach Kevin Dineen said. "Marky played well. It's frustrating". As a result of this fine performance, we expect Markstrom to get the call in goal Sunday against the Bruins.

Jacob Markstrom made 37 saves in Florida's 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh on Friday night.
As the Panthers look for some help in net, they turned to their 23-year-old goalie of the future on Friday night for his first start of the season. Markstrom certainly has the makings to be a great NHL goaltender, but he has been thrust into a pretty poor situation with the Panthers, who are neither strong on defense nor clicking on offense right now.

Jacob Markstrom will probably play between the pipes on Friday.
Markstrom was the first netminder off the ice following the Panthers' practice, which is usually a good indicator of who will start. He was brought up in part because of the Florida Panthers' recent struggles.

The Panthers are hoping that their goalie of the future, Jacob Markstrom, can help the team get back on track in the present.
"We've got to start to put him into the system, see if he can play some games and get some experience," GM Dale Tallon said Wednesday. "Also, we have to stem the tide. I'm not happy. It's a critical part of the season and every game is important. We need to cut our goals-against down. He's played great down there. It's his third season as a pro and time to see what he can do. I'm not going to sit still and allow this to continue." In eight career appearances with Florida, Markstrom has a 2-5-1 record with a .920 save percentage and a 2.69 GAA. He is expected to start either Thursday or Friday, but coach Kevin Dineen hasn't decided which game to play him in yet.

Jacob Markstrom has been summoned from the minors by Florida and he's expected to start Thursday against Philadelphia.
The Panthers haven't won in their past five games and lead the NHL in goals allowed. Jose Theodore and Scott Clemmsensen have struggled so far this season, so the team has decided to shake up their crease in an attempt to end their losing ways.

The Florida Panthers are last in the NHL in goals-against per game at 3.83, but the team doesn't have any plans to bring up prospect Jacob Markstrom from the minors.
"We've got two goalies right now that are proven NHL guys" coach Kevin Dineen said. "They have not performed up to their expectations these last couple of games. For us to have success they've got to be better and we've got to be better as a team." Markstrom may get a chance to play at some point this year, but even if doesn't his wait to man the crease for Florida probably won't be much longer.

Jacob Markstrom has been reassigned to the minors.
The Panthers will carry Jose Theodore and Scott Clemmensen as their goaltenders into the 2013 season. Florida also cut forwards Jon Rheault, Drew Shore and Quinton Howden, as well as defenseman Colby Robak by sending them to the AHL's San Antonio Rampage.

Jacob Markstrom made 26 saves for his second shutout of the year in San Antonio's 3-0 win over Peoria Friday night.
Markstrom is 10-11 on the season so far with a .916 save percentage and a 2.69 goals against average.