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Jacob Markström injury status with Florida Panthers

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Jacob Markström return to injury status with Florida Panthers

Jacob Markström has returned to the Florida Panthers for a second stint following a summer trade from New Jersey in exchange for Evan Rodrigues and Jesper Boqvist. The 36-year-old goaltender is expected to serve as the team’s primary goaltender after the departure of Sergei Bobrovsky to Toronto. In After an initial shutout in his first game back, Markström recorded a shutout during a 1-0 overtime victory back against the Carolina Hurricanes. He made 15 saves, including a critical stop on a breakaway by Sebastian Aho, to become only the third goaltender in franchise history to record a shutout in a season opener. Hurricanes, Markström credited the team’s defensive structure for his performance, stating, “Everyone, the whole lineup and, you know, all four lines and all six [defensemen] played really good, making my job a lot easier.” has faced recent physical setbacks. During a recent game against the Buffalo Sabres, Markström he was pulled after the first period due to physical tightness. While he stopped nine of 11 shots before his exit, head coach Paul Maurice provided an optimistic update, stating the team does not believe Markström suffered a significant injury and describing described the issue as “standard stuff.” Akira Schmid provided relief stuff” and expressed optimism regarding his availability for the following game. However, Markström’s availability has since been further complicated. He is expected to miss 10 to 14 days after being struck by a puck during a practice session at the contest, which Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale. This marks his second injury issue of the season, following an undisclosed injury that caused him to miss two games previously. During his absence, the Panthers lost 5-3. The coaching staff remains hopeful Markström will be available for are expected to utilize Akira Schmid as the upcoming game against starter, with Cooper Black called up from the Columbus Blue Jackets. AHL’s Charlotte Checkers to provide depth.

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  1. 2026-10-20 22:10 UTC Jacob Markström injury status with Florida Panthers
  2. 2026-10-13 00:21 UTC Jacob Markström return to Florida Panthers
  3. 2026-09-30 20:42 UTC Jacob Markström return to Florida Panthers

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