Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Earns first career shutout
Rotowire
Martin posted a 25-save shutout in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Senators.
The Hurricanes were able to score in each period, and Martin did his part to quiet a tough offense. This was Martin's first career shutout as well as his first win over three appearances in 2024-25. He's now allowed six goals on 56 shots while going 1-1-0. It's unclear if Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed) will be ready to play Sunday versus the Blues -- if not, Martin could go back-to-back or Yaniv Perets could be in line for his second career appearance.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Slated to start
Rotowire
Martin is expected to patrol the home crease Saturday against Ottawa, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Martin will make his second NHL start in 2024-25 because Frederik Andersen (lower body) and Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed) are both unavailable. The 29-year-old Martin has stopped 25 of 31 shots in two appearances with the Hurricanes this season, including a relief outing against Utah on Wednesday after Kochetkov sustained an injury. Ottawa sits 11th in the league this campaign with 3.44 goals per game.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Pressed into action Wednesday
Rotowire
Martin allowed a goal on three shots in relief of Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed) in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Utah.
Martin played 10:55 of the contest and was pulled for an extra attacker as the Hurricanes tried to mount a comeback. This was Martin's second appearance of the season, and he's allowed six goals on 31 shots (.806 save percentage). If Kochetkov misses time and Frederik Andersen (lower body) remains out, Martin would likely take over in goal, while the Hurricanes could call up Yaniv Perets from AHL Chicago to fill the backup role.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Summoned from minors
Rotowire
Martin was recalled from AHL Chicago on Monday.
Martin is back with the big club after a brief trip to the minors Sunday. He made 23 saves on 28 shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to Colorado. Due to the absence of Frederik Andersen (lower body), Martin will probably occupy the backup role behind Pyotr Kochetkov in Monday's road game against Vegas.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Reassigned to AHL
Rotowire
Martin was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Sunday.
Martin will head back to the minors following his season debut with the Canes on Saturday, where he allowed five goals in a 6-4 loss to Colorado. If Frederik Andersen (lower body) can't return prior to Carolina's next game Monday, Martin will likely be recalled to backup Pyotr Kochetkov.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Not great in season debut
Rotowire
Martin gave up five goals on 28 shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.
Martin hadn't played at any level in over two weeks, and the Hurricanes traveled to Colorado earlier Saturday due to bad weather in Denver, so there were some extenuating circumstances in this performance. Still, the 29-year-old netminder didn't make a great first impression in his season debut. Martin will likely continue to serve as backup to Pyotr Kochetkov moving forward, at least until Frederik Andersen (lower body) can get back in action. If Martin is still with the big club next weekend, he may be called on for a start in a back-to-back at home -- the Hurricanes face the Senators next Saturday and the Blues next Sunday after wrapping up their road trip this week.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Set for season debut
Rotowire
Martin will start on the road versus the Avalanche on Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Martin will make his season debut in this contest. He has been on the NHL roster since Oct. 28, filling in as backup to Pyotr Kochetkov in the absence of Frederik Andersen (lower body). The Avalanche have averaged 3.29 goals per game this season despite a mediocre 6-8-0 record.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Called up by Carolina
Rotowire
Martin was recalled from AHL Chicago on Monday.
Martin made 19 appearances in the NHL last year between Columbus and Carolina, and he logged a 7-9-2 record, 3.30 GAA and .889 save percentage. He'll rejoin the Hurricanes ahead of Monday's game against the Canucks, but it seems unlikely that he'll see much playing time as long as Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov are healthy.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Heads to minors
Rotowire
Martin was assigned to AHL Chicago on Sunday.
The Hurricanes also included goaltenders Yaniv Perets and Ruslan Khazheyev in Sunday's roster cuts by sending them to the minors. Predictably, Carolina will enter the 2024-25 campaign with Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov as its top two netminders.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Lands on waivers
Rotowire
Martin was placed on waivers by the Hurricanes on Wednesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Martin has already been named to the Canes' preseason roster to face Nashville on Wednesday, so he figures to serve at least as the backup in that contest. With 57 games of NHL experience, in which he posted a 21-26-7 record to go with a 3.52 GAA, the 29-year-old netminder could draw some interest on the waiver wire. If he goes unclaimed, Martin will likely be sent down at some point before Opening Night against the Lighting on Oct. 11, though it may not happen immediately.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Slated to start Saturday
Rotowire
Martin is expected to start on the road against Florida in Saturday's preseason game, per David Dwork of The Hockey News.
Martin had a 7-9-2 record, 3.30 GAA and .889 save percentage in 19 regular-season games between Columbus and Carolina in 2023-24. He might start the upcoming campaign on the Hurricanes' roster but is in the awkward position of potentially being the No. 3 netminder behind Pyotr Kochetkov and Frederik Andersen.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Routed by former team
Rotowire
Martin turned aside 19 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Facing the team he played 13 games for earlier this season, Martin had a rough finish to the regular season. The 28-year-old netminder is likely done for the season, with Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov more than capable of handling the duties in the crease during the playoffs. Over 19 outings between Columbus and Carolina, Martin has posted a 3.30 GAA and an .889 save percentage this year.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Starting in Columbus
Rotowire
Martin will guard the road goal Tuesday against the Blue Jackets, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Martin will make his first appearance between the pipes since stopping 20 shots in a 4-2 win over Columbus on Feb. 29. The 28-year-old netminder has a 4-0-1 record with a 1.97 GAA and a .922 save percentage in five starts with the Hurricanes. Columbus is tied for 26th in the league this campaign with 2.81 goals per contest.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Signs one-year deal
Rotowire
Martin inked a one-year, $775,000 contract extension with Carolina on Saturday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Martin has come a long way since being claimed off waivers from Columbus on Jan. 19. The netminder is 4-0-1 with the Hurricanes, and he has given up only 10 goals on 129 shots (.922 save percentage). Martin is extra protection, as the injury-prone Frederik Andersen has one year remaining after this season on his contract, while Pyotr Kochetkov is expected to at least share the starting crease in Carolina next season.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Revenge win in Columbus
Rotowire
Martin made 20 saves in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Waived by Columbus in January, Martin got some revenge against the club he spent the first few months of the season with. The 28-year-old netminder has yet to take a regulation loss as a Hurricane, going 4-0-1 with a 1.97 GAA and .922 save percentage, but with Frederik Andersen (illness) nearing his return, Martin could be exposed to waivers once again or flipped to another club at the trade deadline.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Slated to start Thursday
Rotowire
Martin is set to start on the road versus Columbus on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Martin has saved 73 of 79 shots (.924 save percentage) to post a 2-0-1 record over his past three starts. While that's a strong stretch, he's 6-8-2 with a rough 3.21 GAA and .895 save percentage across 17 contests overall. The Blue Jackets, who are tied for 22nd offensively with 2.91 goals per game, should be a favorable matchup for the hot goaltender.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Falls in shootout
Rotowire
Martin allowed two goals on 32 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres on Sunday.
Martin was sharp Sunday, holding Buffalo to a Jeff Skinner power-play tally in the second period and an Owen Power marker in the final frame. However, the 28-year-old netminder would ultimately take the loss in a shootout. It's the first loss for Martin in four starts since joining Carolina. Overall, Martin's 6-8-2 with an .895 save percentage and 3.21 GAA across 17 appearances between the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets this season.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Tending twine Sunday
Rotowire
Martin will guard the road net Sunday against Buffalo, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Martin will get the second half of Carolina's back-to-back after Pyotr Kochetkov played in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Dallas. The 28-year-old Martin has stopped 69 of 75 shots en route to winning his previous three starts with the Hurricanes. Buffalo is tied for 21st in the league this campaign with 2.91 goals per contest.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Sloppy in win
Rotowire
Martin stopped 14 of 17 shots in Monday's 6-3 win over the Blackhawks.
Martin didn't have the best of outings, but the Hurricanes' offense had four goals on the board before the Blackhawks scored. Two of the three goals against Martin came on Chicago power plays. The 28-year-old has won all three of his starts as a Hurricane, stopping 69 of 75 shots in those games. He's at 6-8-1 with a 3.31 GAA and an .892 save percentage over 16 appearances between the Hurricanes and the Blue Jackets this season. Pyotr Kochetkov, who was battling an illness but was well enough to serve as the backup Monday, will likely get the nod in goal Thursday versus the Panthers.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Between pipes Monday
Rotowire
Martin will tend the twine at home versus the Blackhawks on Monday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Martin will be making consecutive starts for the for the first time since mid-November. The 28-year-old netminder is coming off a solid 29-save win over the Golden Knights on Saturday. Martin is already seeing minimal usage in the crease and will likely see even fewer opportunities once Frederik Andersen (illness) is cleared to return.
