Although in the moment the Puckhandling goal was a massive wtf, I can usually live with those (same with Vladar's ugly giveaway vs NJD) because they're moreso situation accidents than poor positioning / preparation. It bothers me a lot more when a goalie allows a goal from wristers from the circles or beyond than anything else, or worse, something like the gross Nick Suzuki goal where he just needs to be tight to the post and it's a save.
Markstrom has allowed a pair of goals in his last couple of starts but I think he's been outstanding in both especially given time and situation. This is unlike his starts vs Anaheim, Dallas, and Montreal where I thought he let the team down. He plays like has the last couple of games, and he is far more deserving of the Vezina than when he had a bunch of shutouts mixed in with some goat horn nights.
Oh, and by the way, his QS% is up to .600
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