Martin has been solid when called upon this season and will attempt to snap the Blue Jackets' two-game losing streak when they face off against the Dallas Stars on Thursday. In five games (1-2-1), Martin boasts a 2.62 GAA and .928 SV%. The Blue Jackets played the Stars on October 30th, with Merzlikins between the pipes, losing 5-3. Martin and the Blue Jackets are listed as +199 home underdogs on Thursday.
It's a surprise start for Martin after Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent confirmed earlier in the day that Elvis Merzlikins would be in goal, but the Blue Jackets starter must still be feeling the effects of the illness that caused him to miss Monday's game against the Red Wings. Martin will make his third appearance of the season and will be hoping to build on a lackluster start to the campaign. The 28-year-old has allowed six goals on just 45 shots, good enough for a measly .867 SV% and a 4.54 GAA.
With Elvis Merzlinkins currently battling a stomach bug, Martin will get his first start as a member of the Blue Jackets. Martin was claimed off of waivers from the Vancouver Canucks, where he recorded a 3.99 GAA and .871 SV% in 29 games last season (11-15-1). He already appeared in net for the Blue Jackets once in relief this season, allowing two goals on 17 shots in 20 minutes of action. Martin and the Blue Jackets are +118 home underdogs tonight against a Detroit Red Wings team that has scored nine goals in their first two games (1-1-0).
With Elvis Merzlinkins currently battling a stomach bug, Martin seems likely to get his first start as a member of the Blue Jackets. Martin was claimed off of waivers from the Vancouver Canucks, where he recorded a 3.99 GAA and .871 SV% in 29 games last season (11-15-1). He has appeared in net for the Blue Jackets once in relief this season, where he allowed two goals on 17 shots in 20 minutes of action. Martin and the Blue Jackets at +198 home underdogs tonight against a New York Rangers team that has scored eight goals in their first two games (1-1-0).
On Thursday, Martin was placed on conditional waivers by Vancouver and claimed on Friday by the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 28-year-old goaltender struggled in 2022-23 with the Canucks, posting an 11-15-1 record, 3.99 GAA and .871 SV%. He will be joining his third NHL team (COL, VAN) and should provide goaltending depth behind the Blue Jackets' starter Elvis Merzlikins.
Martin cleared waivers on Tuesday and was sent to the AHL to start Tuesday's game. He started the 2022-23 season off OK, going 6-1-1 with a .907 SV%, but his game fell off a cliff in December, going 5-14-0 with an .854 SV% in his last 21 appearances. Moving him to Abbotsford (AHL) clears the way for Thatcher Demko to return later this week. Arturs Silovs was recalled in a corresponding move, and he's expected to serve as Collin Delia's backup on Wednesday.
Martin allowed six goals on 35 shots (.829 SV%) for his eight-straight loss as he was walloped by Seattle in his previous start. The 27-year-old started the year off successfully but has been horrendous as of late, leading to his 11-13-1 record, 3.94 GAA and .875 SV%. He will take on the New York Rangers, who have won three of their last four games after a 5-4 overtime win over Calgary last game.
Martin allowed four goals on 35 shots (.886 SV%) for his fifth-straight loss as he was defeated by Florida in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been very poor for the Canucks all season, as shown by his .880 SV%, 3.76. GAA and 11-10-1 record. He draws the unfortunate start of the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are in the middle of a four-game winning streak and are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.6).
Martin allowed four goals on 35 shots (.886 SV%) for his fifth-straight loss as he was defeated by Florida in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been very poor for the Canucks all season, as shown by his .880 SV%, 3.76. GAA and 11-10-1 record. He draws the unfortunate start of the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are in the middle of a four-game winning streak and are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.6).
Martin allowed three goals on 30 shots (.900 SV%) as he snapped a two-game winning streak with a loss to Calgary in his last start. The 27-year-old has fought the puck all season but still has an impressive 11-6-1 record, albeit with a .886 SV% and 3.55 GAA. He takes on the New York Islanders, who just snapped a three-game winning streak with a 4-1 loss to Seattle in their previous contest.
Martin allowed three goals on 30 shots (.900 SV%) as he snapped a two-game winning streak with a loss to Calgary in his last start. The 27-year-old has fought the puck all season but still has an impressive 11-6-1 record, albeit with a .886 SV% and 3.55 GAA. He takes on the New York Islanders, who just snapped a three-game winning streak with a 4-1 loss to Seattle in their previous contest.
Martin allowed five goals on 36 shots (.861 SV%) but still picked up the victory in his last start vs Seattle. Martin has struggled since being given a starters' workload, with his .884 SV% and 3.66 GAA but a 10-5-1 record. He will face the San Jose Sharks, who just snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over Minnesota in their last game.
Martin allowed five goals on 36 shots (.861 SV%) but still picked up the victory in his last start vs Seattle. Martin has struggled since being given a starters' workload, with his .884 SV% and 3.66 GAA but a 10-5-1 record. He will face the San Jose Sharks, who just snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over Minnesota in their last game.
