As the 2022-23 season was drawing to a close, the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets found themselves in a fierce battle for the final playoff spot. In a crucial matchup between the two teams, Jacob Markstrom rose to the occasion in what felt like a must-win game, turning aside 34 of 35 shots for Calgary. During the second period, with the Jets holding a 1-0 lead, Markstrom made a pivotal stop on Pierre-Luc Dubois' doorstep attempt just before Calgary stormed down the ice to tie the game. Later in the same period, with the score level, he showcased his skills by blocking a blistering Mark Scheifele slap shot and then diving to thwart Josh Morrissey's rebound effort. In the final two minutes of the game, Markstrom preserved Calgary's two-goal lead by denying Nikolaj Ehlers on a breakaway attempt. Markstrom's exceptional performance rightfully earned him the first star of the game honors in this high-stakes matchup.