Markstrom gave up five goals on 27 shots in Saturday's loss to the Flames.

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Season preview: Vancouver Canucks

The Sedin twins have made it clear that they aren't going anywhere. But the Canucks need some help to avoid finishing last in the division again. What's GM Jim Benning's next move? Quandry!

Kings, Canucks embracing opportunity to break the ice in China

As the NHL makes its first foray into China, with showcase games in Shanghai and Beijing, players are looking forward to the chance to help grow the game in the world's most populous country -- and to soak up some local culture themselves.

Lundqvist leaves no doubt: He's still a world-class goalie

So many questions have dogged Henrik Lundqvist since his 2015-16 NHL season ended with a thud. So Sweden's 2-0 win over the Finns symbolized more than just a World Cup victory for King Henrik.

Lundqvist (flu) returns to Team Sweden lineup

After missing the first game of the World Cup of Hockey with the flu, Henrik Lundqvist returns to the Team Sweden lineup.

Sweden's Lundqvist (flu) hopes to face Finland

Team Sweden goaltender Henrik Lundqvist said Monday that the flu kept him out of Sunday's victory over Team Russia in the World Cup of Hockey but that he hopes to play against Finland on Tuesday.

Jacob Markstrom saves the day Sweden

When Henrik Lundqvist fell ill before Sweden's game against Russia, backup goalie Jacob Markstrom stepped in -- and stood on his head, making 26 saves in a performance worthy of his role model.

Sweden escapes Russia behind backup goalie

Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves in place of ill star Henrik Lundqvist, and Gabriel Landeskog and Victor Hedman scored second-period goals to help Sweden beat Russia 2-1 on Sunday.

No Lundqvist, no problem for Swedes

Despite missing superstar goalie Henrik Lundqvist, the Swedes rode their tight defensive approach and held off the Russians in World Cup of Hockey action Sunday.

Lundqvist (illness) misses Sweden's Cup opener

Sweden went with backup goaltender Jacob Markstrom against Russia at Air Canada Centre on Sunday after Henrik Lundqvist was ruled out due to illness.

Team Europe slams Sweden in final WC tuneup

Team Europe blitzes Henrik Lundqvist for five goals to squash Sweden 6-2 in their final exhibition game before the World Cup of Hockey.