About Jacob Markstrom
Jacob Markstrom is a goalie who plays for New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey League (USA/Canada) and was born in 1990, representing Sweden. This profile page covers Jacob Markstrom's career to date, current team, and the broader league context in USA/Canada.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jacob Markstrom?
- Jacob Markstrom plays goalie currently plays for New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey League.
- What position does Jacob Markstrom play?
- Jacob Markstrom is listed at Goalie. Goalies are the last line of defense and the team's primary shot-stopper at even strength and on the penalty kill. A goaltender (or goalie) in ice hockey is the only player allowed to use their hands to handle the puck in the area behind the net. In the NHL, this is restricted to the trapezoid (a 2014 rule clarification); IIHF, NCAA, and most other leagues allow the goalie to play the puck anywhere in the defensive zone. Goalies are the last line of defense against opposing shots and play the position with a unique combination of reflexes, positioning, and hockey sense. Modern goalies are tracked by save percentage, goals-against average, and increasingly advanced shot-quality metrics like expected goals against and high-danger save rate. Top NHL starters typically play 50 to 65 games per season, though workload sharing across two goalies has become more common in recent years.
- What are Jacob Markstrom's physical attributes?
- Jacob Markstrom is 198 cm tall, 94 kg, shoots left, catches left, #25. Physical attributes like height and weight are tracked because they help scouts and analysts project a player's role in the lineup — taller forwards may be more effective on the power play, shorter centers can excel on the forecheck, and so on.
- How old is Jacob Markstrom?
- Jacob Markstrom was born in 1990, which makes they 36 years old as of this season. For NHL and pro players, age is a meaningful predictor of peak performance — most forwards peak between ages 24 and 28, while defensemen typically peak slightly later.
- Which team does Jacob Markstrom play for?
- Jacob Markstrom plays for New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey League (USA/Canada). Team assignments are updated as trades, call-ups, and free-agent signings happen — see the team page on RinkStop for the full New Jersey Devils roster and current standings.
- What nationality is Jacob Markstrom?
- Jacob Markstrom's listed nationality is SWE. For players on national-team development paths, nationality eligibility can be a complex question (governed by IIHF rules), but the RinkStop database records the nationality reported by the player's league.
- How can I follow Jacob Markstrom's games and stats?
- The most direct way to follow Jacob Markstrom's games and stats is via New Jersey Devils's official site, the National Hockey League schedule, and live game broadcasts. RinkStop also surfaces highlights and updates when the league publishes them — see the "Latest Highlights" section on this page.
- How current is the data on this page?
- Player data on RinkStop is updated as teams, leagues, and IIHF feeds publish rosters, trades, and stats. The "Last updated" line on this page shows when our record for Jacob Markstrom was last refreshed. If you spot an error, please submit a correction.
Edited by the RinkStop Editorial Team
Player record last updated: 2026-07-08
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