[News] Markstrom named NHL's 1st star of the week

[sureLoss]

https://media.nhl.com/public/news/15358

FIRST STAR – JACOB MARKSTROM, G, CALGARY FLAMES

Markstrom stopped 93 of the 94 shots he faced, compiling a 3-0-0 record, 0.33 goals-against average, .989 save percentage and two shutouts to help the Flames (6-1-1, 13 points) move into first place in the Pacific Division while extending their winning streak to six games (dating to Oct. 21). He registered 28 saves in a 5-1 victory over the New York Rangers Oct. 25. Markstrom then earned consecutive shutouts for the first time in his NHL career, turning aside 45 shots in a 4-0 triumph against the Pittsburgh Penguins Oct. 28 – the third shutout performance in franchise history with at least 45 saves – and making 20 stops in a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers Oct. 30. The 31-year-old Gävle, Sweden, native has appeared in six total contests this season, leading the League with three shutouts (also Oct. 21 at DET: 33 SV) while posting a 4-1-1 record, 1.33 goals-against average and .957 save percentage.



SECOND STAR – DRAKE BATHERSON, RW, OTTAWA SENATORS

Batherson collected 3-3—6, including his first career hat trick and four-point performance, in two outings as the Senators (3-4-0, 6 points) split a pair of games. He recorded 3-1—4, scoring once in each period to claim his first NHL hat trick, in a 7-5 loss to the Washington Capitals Oct. 25. The contest, which also saw a three-goal performance from Washington’s T.J. Oshie, marked the NHL’s first game with ‘dueling hat tricks’ since Jan. 14, 2020 (Auston Matthews, TOR; Blake Coleman; NJD). Batherson added two helpers in a 4-1 triumph over the Dallas Stars Oct. 29. The 23-year-old Fort Wayne, Ind., native – who has posted 27-34—61 through 106 career NHL appearances – tops Ottawa with 4-4—8 in seven contests this season.



THIRD STAR – ALEX KILLORN, LW, TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

Killorn paced the NHL with 4-2—6 in three games to power the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning (4-3-1, 9 points) to a pair of victories. He scored Tampa Bay’s lone goal in a 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres Oct. 25. Killorn then collected 1-1—2 in a 5-1 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins Oct. 26 and 2-1—3, including his 12th career three-point performance and 28th career game-winning goal, in a 5-1 triumph over the Arizona Coyotes Oct. 28. The 32-year-old Halifax, N.S., native – who has accumulated at least 30 points in each of his last eight seasons – leads the Lightning with six goals and ranks second on the team with nine points through eight outings in 2021-22 (6-3—9).

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Well duh. You put up a week like that, you're going to get an attaboy. Exceptional work. Now do it again!

[Johnny Makarov]

.33 GAA. How is that number even possible after a week of games?!!

and forget Eichel. I love the Drake. everyone loves the Drake.

[Textcritic]

We all knew this was coming. What a performance.

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[CroFlames]

No McDavid? Is that legal?

[GreenLantern2814]

.989

[Hot_Flatus]

Obviously not sustainable, but this kind of goaltending will certainly push the Flames a few notches higher in the standings if he can keep something close to this going the rest of the year.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

Obviously not sustainable, but this kind of goaltending will certainly push the Flames a few notches higher in the standings if he can keep something close to this going the rest of the year.

A few notches? How about top 2 in the league.

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

.989

1 goal on 94 shots, and his % falls from 1.00 to .989

Talk about a profession that punishes imperfection.

[CroFlames]

Someone should photoshop CP logo onto the priest and Marky's face on Tulio.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

1 goal on 94 shots, and his % falls from 1.00 to .989

Talk about a profession that punishes imperfection.

What does this mean?

[Reggie Dunlop]

Well done.

Also: Tremendous work by the defensive corps. Sutter is righting the ship.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

A few notches? How about top 2 in the league.

It's been 8 games.

[Winsor_Pilates]

I can't remember another time we had 3 shutouts in 4 games. Absolutely incredible.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

It's been 8 games.

You said if he kind of kept this pace for the rest of the season...

Kipper had a 1.70GAA after we got him from the Sharks. I think that is still the lowest GAA in NHL history.

With the offensive talent we have on this team compared to 2004, how can we not be the odds on favourite to win the cup?

... if Markstrom can keep a similar pace for the year. Backups are roughly equal. Turek was lights out for us when he started the 4-5 games after Kipper came to town.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

It's been 8 games.

Yes. But the team is presently second in the League. There are not " few more notches" above them. You would do better to say that "this kind of goaltending will help the team from slipping too far down the Standings."

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[the-rasta-masta]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Kipper had a 1.70GAA after we got him from the Sharks. I think that is still the lowest GAA in NHL history.

This is like the Mandela effect for me. I always remember Kiprusoff setting the league record that year with 1.69GAA, not 1.70. Now its 1.70 everywhere.... I SWEAR IT WAS 1.69!!!

[SebC]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

1 goal on 94 shots, and his % falls from 1.00 to .989

Talk about a profession that punishes imperfection.

It's not about the saves you make, it's about the ones you don't. A "shots not saved" % (i.e. 1-SV%) instead of SV% would much better illustrate the scale of difference between a top performing goalie and a poor one.

[Hockey-and_stuff]

Originally Posted by the-rasta-masta

This is like the Mandela effect for me. I always remember Kiprusoff setting the league record that year with 1.69GAA, not 1.70. Now its 1.70 everywhere.... I SWEAR IT WAS 1.69!!!

Mandela effect, the Berenstein/Berenstain Bears paradox, and now this. We've truly entered a parallel universe.

[PepsiFree]

"They should have kept Talbot."