Jacob Markstrom will defend the blue paint Friday against the Flames.

Markstrom will defend the blue paint Friday against the Flames.

Analysis:

Considering Ryan Miller received the start in the first game of a back-to-back set Thursday, it's not a huge surprise he gets the night off in favor of Markstrom on Friday. The Canucks backup has fared relatively well in his role this season (2.44 GAA and .921 save percentage in 21 appearances), but the 26-year-old Swede faces a tough matchup Friday against a Flames club tied for fourth in scoring (3.25 goals per game) on the month.