| Jacob Markström | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Markström with theCalgary Flames in 2021 | |||
| Born | (1990-01-31)31 January 1990 (age 35) Gävle, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) | ||
| Weight | 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| NHL team Former teams | New Jersey Devils Brynäs IF Florida Panthers Vancouver Canucks Calgary Flames | ||
| National team |  Sweden | ||
| NHL draft | 31st overall,2008 Florida Panthers | ||
| Playing career | 2008–present | ||
Jacob Anders Markström (born 31 January 1990) is a Swedish professionalice hockey player who is agoaltender for theNew Jersey Devils of theNational Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by theFlorida Panthers in the second round, 31st overall, of the2008 NHL entry draft. He previously played for the Panthers,Vancouver Canucks, andCalgary Flames.
Markström signed a two-year contract with theBrynäs IF senior team on 12 May 2008.[1] He had previously been playing for the Brynäs IF junior team. The following month, after solid performances in theSwedish Hockey League and internationally forSweden in theUnder 18 andWorld Junior tournaments, the butterfly style goaltender[2] was selected 31st overall in the2008 NHL entry draft as the first choice of theFlorida Panthers.
In2009–10, Markström led the Elitserien in thesave percentage (SVS%) andgoals against average (GAA) statistics, with 92.72% and 2.01 respectively.[3] On 1 June 2010, it was announced that the Panthers and Markström had agreed to terms on an entry-level contract.[4]
On 23 January 2011, Markström made his NHL debut at thePrudential Center inNewark when he replaced starterScott Clemmensen at the start of the second period in a loss against theNew Jersey Devils.[5] Upon his debut, he became the youngest goaltender to ever play for the Panthers.
Markström was then sent back to Florida's AHL affiliate team, theRochester Americans. The team directives argued that Markström needed to get used to hockey in North America since players had different shooting tendencies. The goaltender struggled during his first season in the AHL and also injured his knee. After surgery in South Florida, Markström worked to get back in the game, hoping to have a real shot at the NHL level.
WithTomáš Vokoun departing via free agency for theWashington Capitals, Markström attended Florida's September 2011 training camp to compete for a starting or backup position with fellow goaltendersJosé Théodore andScott Clemmensen, ultimately being awarded the backup role when Clemmensen was injured.[6] On 22 October, Markström earned his first NHL win when he played in the third period against theNew York Islanders and made 18 saves on 18 shots.[7]
Markström started the lockout-shortened2012–13 season in the AHL, but with the starter José Théodore suffering an injury on 2 March 2013,[8] that forced him to miss the rest of the season, Markström was given the de facto full-time role, starting most of their games during the remainder of the season.
It was believed that Markström would become the full-time starter for the Panthers at the beginning of the2013–14 season, as Théodore was not retained and Markström signed a two-year contract extension. However, the Panthers would signTim Thomas to a one-year contract, and Markström was subsequently demoted to the AHL again. On 4 March 2014, he was traded by the Panthers, along with forwardShawn Matthias, to theVancouver Canucks in exchange forRoberto Luongo and Steven Anthony, where he served as Vancouver's backup behind fellow SwedeEddie Läck.[9]
Markström failed to make the Canucks out of training camp during the2014–15 season. After clearingwaivers, he was assigned to the Canucks' AHL affiliate, theUtica Comets. Following an injury toRyan Miller, Markström was recalled to the Canucks to serve as backup to Eddie Läck and got to play on 3 March 2015, against theSan Jose Sharks, but was pulled after he allowed three goals on four shots. The Canucks went on to lose the game 6–2. Markström came into a game on 19 March 2015 against theColumbus Blue Jackets and made two saves on two shots. However, the Canucks went on to lose that game 6–2 as well. Markström got his first and only win of the 2014–15 season when he made 26 saves on 27 shots on 22 March 2015, when the Canucks beat theArizona Coyotes 3–1.
On 29 June 2015, Markström was re-signed to a two-year one-way contract with the Vancouver Canucks.[10]
On 7 July 2016, Markström signed a three-year contract extension with the Canucks.[11]
On 5 December 2017, Markström recorded his first NHL shutout, in a 3–0 Canucks victory over theCarolina Hurricanes.[12]
On 12 December 2019, Markström recorded his fourth NHL shutout, stopping 43 shots on goal in a 1–0 Canucks victory over the Hurricanes, giving him a second-place franchise record for most shots stopped in a regular season game (tied with former Canucks goaltenderCory Schneider). On 3 January 2020, Markström was named to his first NHL All-Star Game, replacing theVegas Golden Knights' goaltenderMarc-André Fleury.
On 9 October 2020, Markström left the Vancouver Canucks as a free agent and signed a six-year, $36 million contract with theCalgary Flames.[13] He finished with a record of 22–19–2 in 43 games in thepandemic-shortened2020–21 season, having struggled with a concussion midway through following a collision with Canucks forwardTanner Pearson that was initially undiagnosed. The Flames narrowly failed to qualify for the2021 Stanley Cup playoffs, finishing narrowly behind theMontreal Canadiens for the final berth in the all-CanadianNorth Division.[14]
For the2021–22 season, the NHL returned to its standard alignment, with the Flames again competing in thePacific Division. Following a disappointing prior season that had seen a midseason coaching replacement, new coachDarryl Sutter spurred the team to one of its best in years. Markström had the best season of his career to date, managing a 37–15–9 record with a .922 save percentage and a league-leading nineshutouts.[15] He was named a finalist for theVezina Trophy, awarded to the league's best goaltender.[16] The Flames won the Pacific Division, and advanced into the2022 Stanley Cup playoffs to meet theDallas Stars in the first round.[15] The series against the Stars became a goaltending duel between Markström and Stars netminderJake Oettinger, with the latter recording the highest save percentage of the first round, while Markström had the second-highest, and was "instrumental" to the Flames' eventual victory in seven games.[17] The team faced theEdmonton Oilers in the second round, the first "Battle of Alberta" playoff series in 31 years.[18] The match bore special significance for Markström, who had declined to sign with the Oilers in 2020, but he performed poorly in the series, recording a .852 save percentage in a five-game series loss.[19]
On 19 June 2024, Markström was traded to theNew Jersey Devils in exchange for defencemanKevin Bahl, and a2025 first-round draft pick. Calgary retained 31.25% of his salary, making his cap hit $4.125 million for the Devils.[20] On 21 November, Markström made 20 saves in his 500th NHL game as the Devils defeated the Hurricanes 4–2.[21]
 Markström withSweden at the2010 World Junior Championships | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing Sweden | ||
| Men'sice hockey | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 2013 Sweden/Finland | |
 | 2010 Germany | |
| 2025 Sweden/Denmark | |
| World Junior Championships | ||
 | 2009 Ottawa | |
| 2010 Saskatoon | |
Markström has represented Sweden three times in junior tournaments. He backstopped theSweden under-18 team to a fourth-place finish in the2008 World U18 Championships. The next year, he played forSweden junior team in the2009 World Junior Championships, leading all goaltenders with a .946 save percentage and ranking second with a 1.61 goals against average (GAA).[22] Backstopping the Swedes to a silver medal finish, he earned the Directorate award for best goaltender.[23] He again represented Sweden at the2010 World Junior Championships and could not match his previous year's performance as Sweden earned a bronze medal. Markström did post a respectable .927 save percentage and a 2.21 GAA, both good enough for second place amongst goaltenders in the tournament.[24]
In his first major tournament playing forSweden senior team, the2010 World Championship, Markström played three games and recorded a shutout againstSwitzerland senior team.[25]
Markström then won the2013 World Championship with Sweden. He was the backup toJhonas Enroth, and played two games, winning both of them, which allowed Sweden to ultimately win the tournament.[26]
Markström was named to Sweden's roster for the2016 World Cup of Hockey. Named the backup goaltender, Markström played Sweden's opening game of the tournament after starterHenrik Lundqvist missed it due to an illness. In his lone game of the tournament, Markström helped Sweden defeatRussia senior team 2–1.[27] Sweden would end up losing in the semifinals toEurope team.[28]
Bold indicates led league
| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T/OT | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
| 2006–07 | Brynäs IF | J20 | 1 | — | — | — | 65 | 3 | 0 | 2.77 | — | 1 | — | — | 25 | 4 | 0 | 9.76 | — | ||
| 2007–08 | Brynäs IF | J20 | 22 | — | — | — | 1320 | 44 | 2 | 2.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | Brynäs IF | SEL | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 423 | 22 | 0 | 3.12 | .888 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | Brynäs IF | SEL | 35 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 1992 | 79 | 3 | 2.38 | .917 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 2 | 0 | 2.02 | .923 | ||
| 2009–10 | Brynäs IF | SEL | 43 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 2542 | 85 | 5 | 2.01 | .927 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 224 | 12 | 0 | 3.21 | .903 | ||
| 2010–11 | Rochester Americans | AHL | 37 | 16 | 20 | 1 | 2174 | 108 | 1 | 2.98 | .907 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 3.00 | .857 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 32 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 1839 | 71 | 1 | 2.32 | .927 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 546 | 26 | 0 | 2.85 | .907 | ||
| 2011–12 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 383 | 17 | 0 | 2.66 | .923 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 33 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 1972 | 87 | 3 | 2.65 | .920 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 23 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 1266 | 68 | 0 | 3.22 | .901 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 12 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 614 | 36 | 0 | 3.52 | .874 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 29 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 1688 | 72 | 2 | 2.56 | .918 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 200 | 10 | 0 | 3.00 | .868 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Utica Comets | AHL | 32 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 1880 | 59 | 5 | 1.88 | .934 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 1450 | 51 | 2 | 2.11 | .925 | ||
| 2014–15 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 78 | 4 | 0 | 3.08 | .879 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 33 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 1848 | 84 | 0 | 2.73 | .915 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Utica Comets | AHL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 125 | 5 | 0 | 2.40 | .909 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 26 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 1417 | 62 | 0 | 2.63 | .910 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 60 | 23 | 26 | 7 | 3414 | 154 | 2 | 2.71 | .912 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 60 | 28 | 23 | 9 | 3599 | 166 | 1 | 2.77 | .912 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 43 | 23 | 16 | 4 | 2552 | 117 | 2 | 2.75 | .918 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 841 | 40 | 1 | 2.85 | .919 | ||
| 2020–21 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 43 | 22 | 19 | 2 | 2488 | 111 | 3 | 2.68 | .904 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 63 | 37 | 15 | 9 | 3696 | 137 | 9 | 2.22 | .922 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 712 | 35 | 1 | 2.95 | .901 | ||
| 2022–23 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 59 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 3411 | 166 | 1 | 2.92 | .892 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 48 | 23 | 23 | 2 | 2831 | 131 | 2 | 2.78 | .905 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 49 | 26 | 16 | 6 | 2903 | 121 | 4 | 2.50 | .900 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 345 | 16 | 0 | 2.78 | .911 | ||
| SHL totals | 85 | 36 | 29 | 16 | 4,957 | 186 | 8 | 2.51 | .912 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 283 | 14 | 0 | 2.62 | .916 | ||||
| NHL totals | 534 | 241 | 212 | 63 | 30,738 | 1,386 | 24 | 2.71 | .908 | 31 | 14 | 17 | 1,899 | 91 | 2 | 2.88 | .911 | ||||
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sweden | U18 | 4th | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 355 | 18 | 1 | 3.04 | .862 | |
| 2009 | Sweden | WJC |  | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 298 | 8 | 1 | 1.61 | .943 | |
| 2010 | Sweden | WJC |  | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 298 | 11 | 0 | 2.21 | .927 | |
| 2010 | Sweden | WC | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 4 | 1 | 1.33 | .944 | |
| 2013 | Sweden | WC |  | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 190 | 5 | 0 | 1.58 | .934 | |
| 2016 | Sweden | WC | 6th | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 361 | 19 | 0 | 3.16 | .896 | |
| 2016 | Sweden | WCH | | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | .964 | |
| 2019 | Sweden | WC | 5th | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 120 | 8 | 0 | 4.00 | .843 | |
| Junior totals | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 951 | 37 | 2 | 2.33 | .920 | ||||
| Senior totals | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 911 | 37 | 1 | 2.43 | .919 | ||||
References:[29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37]
| Award | Year | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | ||
| All-Star Game | 2020 | |
| Second All-Star Team | 2022 | |
| Vancouver Canucks | ||
| Cyclone Taylor Trophy | 2019,2020 | |
| Three Stars Award | 2018, 2019, 2020 | |
| SHL | ||
| Honken Trophy | 2010 | |
| Rookie of the Year | 2010 | |
| All-Star Team | 2010 | |
| AHL | ||
| All-Star Game | 2015 | |
| Second All-Star Team | 2015 | |
| International | ||
| World Junior Championship best goaltender | 2009 | [23] |