New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom will be in the net for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. The game is scheduled to take place in Raleigh. Jacob Markstrom News: Tending twine in must-win game
The New Jersey Devils trail the Hurricanes three games to one in the best-of-seven NHL Hockey series and face elimination.
Markstrom played in Game 4 on Sunday, a 5-2 home loss for the Devils. He allowed four goals on 28 shots in the contest. Jacob Markstrom News: Yields four goals in home loss
Through four games in the postseason, Markstrom holds a record of 1-3. His save percentage is .913 with a 2.53 goals-against average.
He made saves earlier in the series, including a stop against the Carolina Hurricanes during Game 3 in Newark, N.J., on Friday, April 25. Hurricanes Devils Hockey image
The Devils Hockey club has dealt with multiple injuries on its defense during the playoffs.
Game 5 is considered a must-win contest for the New Jersey Devils if they hope to extend their season and force the series back to New Jersey for Game 6.
