Martinez scores twice as Golden Knights beat Sharks 5-0 to end short skid
Defenseman Alec Martinez scored two goals and the Vegas Golden Knights dominated possession in beating the San Jose Sharks 5-0NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALEC MARTINEZ #25 - DEFENSE - CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS
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Expected to play Wednesday Martinez (undisclosed) is expected to be back in the lineup Wednesday against the Kings, according to Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Impact Martinez, who sat out Sunday's 4-2 loss to Anaheim, has one goal, one assist and 29 blocked shots in eight appearances this season. His return could bump Kaedan Korczak from the lineup.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday Martinez (undisclosed) will not suit up Sunday against Anaheim, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Impact Martinez missed the first four games of the season with an upper-body issue but it's unclear if this is related. He has two points in eight appearances this year. Kaedan Korczak will replace him in the lineup Sunday.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plucks apple in win Martinez posted an assist and four blocked shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Martinez helped out on a Paul Cotter power-play goal in the third period. The 36-year-old defenseman doesn't see much power-play time, and what little he gets will likely dry up when Alex Pietrangelo (upper body) is ready to return. Martinez has a goal, an assist, five blocked shots, three shots on net and two hits over two contests this season. He's settled in quickly with his usual top-four role since returning from an upper-body injury.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in season debut Martinez scored a goal while logging 19:02 of ice time in Thursday's 5-3 win over Winnipeg.
Impact Martinez missed four games to open the year after suffering an upper-body injury late in training camp. The 36-year-old blueliner made an impact in his season debut, scoring a goal in the second period to put Vegas ahead 3-1. Martinez played in 77 games last year, tallying three goals and 14 points while adding a league-most 244 blocked shots. He's expected to skate alongside Nicolas Hague on the Golden Knights' second pairing while potentially logging time on the power play while Alex Pietrangelo (upper body) is sidelined.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returning to action Martinez (upper body) will make his season debut Thursday versus the Jets, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Impact Martinez missed the first four games of the season while on injured reserve. The 36-year-old shot-blocking specialist should slot into a top-four role. He may also see some power-play time while Alex Pietrangelo (upper body) remains out.
OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to return Thursday Per Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Coach Bruce Cassidy said "it looks like" Martinez (upper body) will be back in the lineup versus Winnipeg Thursday night.
Impact Martinez has yet to get into the Vegas lineup this season as he suffered an upper-body injury late in training camp. Martinez had three goals and 11 assists in 77 regular-season games last year.
OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will make trip Martinez (upper body) will travel with the Golden Knights for the team's upcoming two-game road trip which begins Thursday in Winnipeg, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal rep...
Impact Martinez won't play Tuesday versus Dallas, but the fact he'll be joining his teammates for the Knights' subsequent two-game road trip suggests he's likely closing in on a return to action. The 36-year-old vet put up 14 points and an eye-popping 244 blocks through 77 games last season.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on IR Martinez (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Impact Martinez was injured near the end of the preseason and will now miss at least three games to start the 2023-24 campaign. The veteran blueliner scored three goals and 14 points in 77 contests last year. With Martinez and Zach Whitecloud (upper body) both on injured reserve, Brayden Pachal and Ben Hutton will likely see some action early on.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers upper body injury Martinez will be out of action for the next two games with an upper-body injury suffered this week, according to Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Impact The injury is not considered long-term and Martinez could be ready for the start of the regular season Tuesday. The defenseman had three goals and 14 points in 77 games with the Golden Knights last season.
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vegas scores twice in under 2 MINUTES in Game 5!!
JUNE 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Scores in Tuesday's win Martinez scored a goal and blocked five shots in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Panthers in Game 5.
Impact Nine years to the day after he secured the Kings' 2014 Stanley Cup title with an overtime goal, Martinez came up big again in a championship-clinching win. The defenseman scored both of his goals this postseason over the last four games, and he finished with seven points and 57 blocked shots in 22 outings. The 35-year-old is entering the final year of his contract in 2023-24, but he figures to play it with the Golden Knights as a steady defensive presence in their top four.
JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alec Martinez Buries His First Playoff Goal To Extend The Golden Knights' Lead In Game 2
JUNE 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Tallies first goal of playoffs Martinez found the back of the net in a 7-2 victory over Florida in Game 2 on Monday.
Impact Martinez scored late in the first period to put the Golden Knights up 2-0. It was his first marker and sixth point in 19 playoff outings this year. At the age of 35, Martinez isn't a major offensive threat, and he recorded just three goals and 14 points in 77 regular-season contests.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Helpers in consecutive contests Martinez provided an assist, five blocked shots, three hits, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Oilers in Game 6.
Impact Martinez has produced three assists over his last four outings, accounting for all of his offense through 11 playoff games. He set up Jonathan Marchessault's second of three goals in this contest, which stood as the game-winner and series-clincher. In addition to his growing offense, Martinez has 33 blocked shots, 24 shots on net and a plus-8 rating in the postseason.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Earns assist in win Martinez logged an assist and five blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 5.
Impact Martinez had to carry more of the defensive load with Alex Pietrangelo (suspension) unavailable. The helper was Martinez's second in the last three games, which accounts for all of his offense through 10 playoff contests. The veteran blueliner has added 28 blocked shots, 21 shots on net and a plus-6 rating, providing a steady defensive presence in a top-four role.
MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
VGK Today May 8, 2023 | Alec Martinez speaks with Ashali Vise before Game 3
MAY 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Gets on scoresheet with helper Martinez logged an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Oilers in Game 3.
Impact Martinez helped out on a Chandler Stephenson tally in the second period. The helper was Martinez's first point in eight playoff contests this season, but he's made more of an impact with 22 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating as a defensive stalwart. The 35-year-old should continue to see top-four minutes.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vegas claims Pacific Division crown with 3-1 win over Kraken
Alec Martinez broke a tie midway through the second period and the Vegas Golden Knights won their third Pacific Division title with a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken in the reg...APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deposits shorthanded goal Martinez scored a shorthanded goal on two shots, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.
Impact Martinez finished the year as the NHL's runaway blocked-shot leader, posting 244 in 77 contests. He was 46 ahead of teammate Brayden McNabb in that category. Martinez didn't do much on offense with three tallies, 11 helpers and 76 shots on net, but he also logged a plus-30 rating. The 35-year-old will make his presence felt defensively in the playoffs, though he also has 30 points over 103 postseason contests in his career as a two-time Stanley Cup champion.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Martinez (personal) rejoined the team for Monday's practice session, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Impact Martinez missed one game while away from the team to address a personal matter but should now be back in the lineup against the Oilers on Tuesday. The blueliner has scored just once in his last 15 contests while also garnering just four assists. At this point, Martinez may miss out on the 20-point threshold for the second straight season.
MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Posts 10th assist Martinez notched an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Blues.
Impact Martinez has a goal and an assist over his last three games, though it's not expected the 35-year-old can continue to generate offense more regularly. He's at two goals, 10 helpers, 60 shots on net, a plus-19 rating and 201 blocked shots through 63 contests this season. His shot-blocking prowess keeps him in a top-four role as a purely defensive contributor.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alec Martinez DIVES To Win It In OT For Vegas #shorts
MARCH 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Unlikely hero in overtime Martinez scored a goal, blocked four shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning.
Impact Martinez snapped a 17-game goal drought at a great time, tallying the game-winner at 3:09 of overtime. The 35-year-old had just two assists in that span, though it's not his offense that keeps him in the lineup. He's leading the NHL by a mile in blocked shots with 197 to go with 11 points, a plus-15 rating, 58 shots on net and 39 hits through 61 appearances this season.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alec Martinez Taps In Trickler Behind Andrei Vasilevskiy To Win It For Golden Knights
MARCH 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE
