Markström won a hot Swedish duel

New Jersey's goalie Jacob Markström played a great game when Ottawa was defeated 3-1 in tonight's NHL. Outstanding, summarizes New Jersey's coach Sheldon Keefe the Swede's performance. In the other net, Anton Forsberg blocked 32 shots.

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Markström made a total of 30 saves. However, with just over a minute left of the game, Ottawa's Brady Tkachuk scored a goal behind the 34-year-old from Gävle.

It was really a shame, since he deserved to keep a clean sheet, said coach Sheldon Keefe after the game.

He was really strong!

Markström, who is new to New Jersey after four seasons in Calgary, was pleased himself but praised his defenders a bit extra.

I think the more games we play together, the better chemistry I feel we have.

The guys made it easy for me today.

Ottawa's goalie Anton Forsberg had a tougher time. He did let in three goals, but still made more saves – 32 of them.

Both goalies played well, said Ottawa's coach Travis Green, who despite the result thought it was an even match.

I definitely thought their goalie played well, said Ottawa's forward Nick Cousins, who however thought that he and the others in Ottawa didn't pressure Forsberg as they should have.

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