Jacob Markstrom, goaltender for the Calgary Flames, has been practicing with the AHL's Calgary Wranglers after suffering a fractured finger. Observers noted his normal movements and aggressiveness, indicating a potential return to action soon. Head coach Ryan Huska confirmed Markstrom's close return to action, and he eventually started against the Florida Panthers, performing well in a 3-1 win for the Flames.
With a handful of players going against their former team on Monday night, it was former #FlaPanthers goalie Jacob Markstrom who was the star in the #Flames 3-1 win. ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/Jw5aCFTBlY
Quietly, Jacob Markstrom has been stellar tonight #flames
Jacob Markstrom starting tonight vs. Florida. #Flames
Early indicator is Jacob Markstrom will return tonight & start vs #timetohunt Panthers #flames
According to #Flames head coach Ryan Huska, both Jacob Markstrom and Chris Tanev are “very close” to returning to action.
Coach Ryan Huska confirms Chris Tanev and Jacob Markstrom won’t play tonight vs. Tampa Bay. Both are very close, both sound like options for Monday. #Flames
#Flames morning skate notes vs. Tampa Bay: Dan Vladar starting. Jacob Markstrom back skating with the group and practicing in the backup net. Chris Tanev also back skating. Taking reps on the fourth pair with Ilya Solovyov.
Jacob Markstrom is back on the ice with Calgary ahead of morning skate. Working with goaltending coach Jason LaBarbera. Has missed the last six games with a fractured finger. Won’t be starting tonight, but could be on track for Monday. #Flames
Jacob Markstrom is on the ice a half hour ahead of morning skate #flames don’t think he’ll play tonight but obviously a good sign. He skated with the Wranglers this past week.
#Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom took part in practice Wednesday with the AHL's Calgary Wranglers, nine days after suffering a fractured finger in practice last week. @salimvalji has more on how Markstrom looked: https://t.co/bbfuDM4hKN https://t.co/xqo73xYGep
While I'm not a goaltending expert or a doctor, the Jacob Markstrom that I watched practise today with the Calgary Wranglers looks like he is very close to returning to action with the #Flames. Didn't appear to be limited in any fashion as he recovers from a fractured finger.
Markstrom has been on the ice over an hour. Looks completely normal in his movements and aggressiveness. Seems likely he’s starting for the #flames very soon (in the next handful of days). https://t.co/JXV3S82E2f
Some positive news: #flames goalie Jacob Markstrom is practicing with the Calgary Wranglers today, nine days after leaving Flames practice with a broken finger https://t.co/bRx870JFzw