Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Spencer Martin will man the crease in Saturday's matchup against Ottawa. The Hurricanes are forced to turn to their third glove due to injuries to Frederik Andersen (lower body) and Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed). With recent reports suggesting that Andersen might need surgery, we could see Martin a lot more often going forward. The 29-year-old has made one start and one relief performance this season, registering a 5.20 goals-against average and a .805 save percentage. It's been a struggle for Martin, but he plays behind a very strong team. The bookmakers consider Carolina a -167 favorite on Saturday, meaning Martin is expected to collect his first victory of the campaign.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Spencer Martin will be between the pipes for Tuesday's regular-season finale versus the hosting Columbus Blue Jackets. Both Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov will get a break with the club locked into the two-seed in the Metropolitan Division. The 28-year-old Martin was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jackets earlier in the season and has been excellent for the 'Canes when called upon, turning in a 1.97 goals-against average and a .922 save percentage across five games with Carolina, going 4-0-1 in that time. Martin has appeared in 56 career NHL games, posting a 3.47 GAA and an .889 Sv% in stints with the Avalanche, Canucks, Blue Jackets, and Hurricanes.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Spencer Martin to a one-year, $775K contract that runs through next season. The Hurricanes claimed the netminder off waivers from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan. 19. "Spencer has been an excellent addition to our team," Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell said. "He stepped right in and played well for us, and we're excited to sign him for next season." In five games with the 'Canes, Martin owns a 1.97 goals-against average and a .922 save percentage alongside a 4-0-1 record in that time. However, regression is likely as he also sports a 3.47 GAA and an .889 Sv% across 56 NHL contests.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Spencer Martin is the starting goalie for Thursday's road game versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. Interestingly, Martin was claimed off waivers by the Hurricanes from the Blue Jackets recently and has been on fire in his new digs. The 28-year-old has gone 3-0-1 in four starts with the 'Canes while posting a 1.96 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage. Whether his production is sustainable is questionable as he also sports a career 3.50 GAA and .888 Sv% across 55 NHL appearances. For the immediate term, Martin is a fine streaming option on Thursday as he takes on a struggling Blue Jackets team that sits in a tie for 22nd with 2.91 goals per game on the season.
The Columbus Blue Jackets waived goalie Spencer Martin on Thursday. With the Jackets trying to give playing time to Daniil Tarasov and also having Elvis Merzlikins on the roster, Martin just didn't have a chance to get much playing time. Adding to that, Martin posted a subpar 3-8-1 record with a 3.65 GAA and .887 SV%. He could be claimed by a team that needs a backup, but in all likelihood, he will head to the AHL. The Blue Jackets are a mess again this year, and neither Merzlikins nor Tarasov gain much from this transaction. They should only be rostered in deep points leagues.
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Spencer Martin will make his sixth start of the season Sunday versus Philadelphia. It's his first appearance since Nov. 11, when Martin allowed five goals on 28 shots in a 5-4 defeat against Detroit. Martin started life well in Columbus, but he's given up nine goals across his last two starts, which has dropped his goals-against average to 3.26. The 28-year-old has a decent .905 save percentage, but his efforts have led to just one win, as Martin carries a 1-4-1 record. Martin and the Blue Jackets face a streaking team that has won four games in a row, so this could be another rough outing for them.
Elvis Merzlikins Still Battling Flu, Spencer Martin Starting Monday
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins (illness) will likely miss Monday's game against the Detroit Red Wings with the same illness that took him out of Saturday's game early. Spencer Martin has already been confirmed as the Jackets starter and Jet Greaves was recalled on an emergency basis from Cleveland (AHL), so it appears Merzlikins won't dress on Monday. He should return later in the week and will be the unquestioned number one in Columbus. In deeper leagues or points leagues that aren't too harsh on goals against, Merzlikins is a good sleeper option who should provide plenty of volume.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Spencer Martin was placed on waivers by the club on Thursday afternoon, the first day of waivers on the NHL calendar. The Canucks acquired goaltender Casey DeSmith from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Tanner Pearson last week, leaving Martin as the third goaltender on the club's depth chart. The team is certainly hoping Martin is claimed and they rid themselves of his $762,500 cap hit in the process. The 28-year-old has appeared in just 38 career NHL games, 29 of which came last year when he turned in a subpar 3.99 goals-against average and .871 save percentage while going 11-15-1.
Vancouver Canucks goalie Spencer Martin will mind the crease against the Rangers on Wednesday after allowing six goals on 35 shots for his eighth straight loss as Seattle peppered him in his previous start. He's struggled lately after jumping to a solid start this season. Martin has an 11-13-1 record, 3.94 goals-against-average and an .875 save percentage. New York has won three of their last four games after a 5-4 overtime win over Calgary in their last contest on Monday.
Vancouver Canucks goalie Spencer Martin will be between the pipes taking on the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday. The 27-year-old netminder has had a subpar season, boasting a record of 11-12-1 with a 3.86 goals-against-average and a .877 save percentage. However, Martin has been a reliable option for the Canucks, as he faces off against the Kraken, who has been one of the most potent offensive teams in the league. Seattle is 7-2-1 in their last ten contests.
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