MARTIN JONES NEWS

Jolted by Bolts Jones turned aside 26 shots in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Tampa Bay jumped out to a 2-0 lead before seven minutes had elapsed in the first period and built a 5-1 lead before the second intermission, and Toronto's late rally ended up falling short. This could be Jones's last appearance for the Maple Leafs -- the 34-year-old netminder will be a free agent in the offseason, and the team is more likely to bring back Ilya Samsonov to pair with Joseph Woll. Jones went 11-8-1 during his season in blue and white with a 2.87 GAA and .902 save percentage over 22 outings, numbers that should be good enough to earn him an offer from a team in need of a veteran backup in the crease.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Wednesday Jones is expected to start on the road against Tampa Bay on Wednesday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact Jones is making his first appearance since March 23. He has an 11-7-1 record, 2.70 GAA and .908 save percentage in 21 contests this season. The Lightning, who rank fifth offensively with 3.48 goals per game, figure to be a challenging adversary for the netminder.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Strong in relief Jones stopped five shots in a 6-3 win over Edmonton on Saturday.

Impact Jones entered Saturday's just a bit more than three minutes left after Ilya Samsonov suffered some kind of lower-boy injury. He was immediately pelted by the Oilers, who had pulled their netminder for the extra attacker. Jones was sharp, and he also got help from his post. Joseph Woll is slated to start Sunday, so Jones will likely act as his backup until Samsonov returns.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up three goals in win Jones stopped 23 of 26 shots in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact The Maple Leafs jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the first period, giving Jones all the support he needed to secure his second win in a row. It was Toronto's sixth straight win, though Ilya Samsonov has claimed the No. 1 job once again in February. Jones is at 11-7-1 with a 2.71 GAA and a .907 save percentage through 20 outings. The Maple Leafs wrap up their road trip Saturday in Colorado, and with no back-to-back sets over the next week, it's unclear when Jones might get back between the pipes.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Thursday Jones is expected to play on the road against Vegas on Thursday, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

Impact Jones has a 10-7-1 record, 2.69 GAA and .908 save percentage in 19 outings in 2023-24. He stopped 19 of 21 shots in a 9-2 victory over Anaheim in his last start Saturday. Vegas, which has a 19-8-2 record, will likely be a challenging adversary for Jones.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win vs. Ducks Jones stopped 19 of 21 shots in Saturday's 9-2 win over Anaheim.

Impact Toronto's offense did most of the work Saturday, but Jones was sharp when needed Saturday, allowing just a pair of goals en route to his first win since Jan. 18. The 34-year-old netminder improved to 10-7-1 with a .908 save percentage and 2.69 GAA on the season. He should continue to see occasional work behind Ilya Samsonov until Joseph Woll (ankle) is able to return.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action vs. Anaheim Jones (undisclosed) will start Saturday at home versus the Ducks, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Jones was unavailable for Toronto's last two contests, but the 34-year-old netminder will return to action Saturday against a Ducks team that's averaging just 2.57 goals per game. It'll be just the second start since Jan. 20 for Jones. He's 9-7-1 on the season with a .908 save percentage and 2.73 GAA.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Still day-to-day Jones (undisclosed) remains day-to-day and isn't expected to play Thursday versus Philadelphia, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Jones has a 9-7-1 record, 2.73 GAA and .908 save percentage in 18 contests this season. Ilya Samsonov is expected to start Thursday while Dennis Hildeby will likely serve as the backup netminder.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Jones (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Blues, per Mark Masters of TSN.

Impact Jones is considered day-to-day with a minor injury. As a result, Dennis Hildeby will summoned from AHL Toronto on Tuesday to serve as Ilya Samsonov's backup against St. Louis.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four in loss Jones made 28 saves in a 5-3 loss to Ottawa on Saturday. He allowed four goals.

Impact It was Jones' first start since Jan. 20. He didn't play poorly -- the goals were all impressive. Claude Giroux corralled a rebound in front, waited for Jones to commit and scored on a backhand. Vladimir Tarasenko got the second goal on a breakaway and Shane Pinto tipped in a point shot. Josh Norris got the winner on a seeing-eye wrist shot that went top shelf. Jones will continue to see sporadic work until Joseph Woll (lower body) returns or the Leafs trade for a netminder.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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TOR@OTT: Tarasenko scores goal against Martin Jones | Ottawa Senators TOR@OTT: Tarasenko scores goal against Martin Jones

FEBRUARY 11 • NHL.COM

TOR@OTT: Pinto scores goal against Martin Jones | Ottawa Senators TOR@OTT: Pinto scores goal against Martin Jones

FEBRUARY 11 • NHL.COM

TOR@OTT: Giroux scores goal against Martin Jones | Ottawa Senators TOR@OTT: Giroux scores goal against Martin Jones

FEBRUARY 11 • NHL.COM

First off ice Saturday Jones is expected to get the road start in Ottawa on Saturday, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

Impact Jones was the first netminder off the ice at morning practice. He has sat on the bench the last five games as Ilya Samsonov has taken over as the Maple Leafs' No. 1 goaltender. Jones is 9-6-1 with a 2.65 GAA and a .911 save percentage this season. He will face the Senators who scored three times on 29 shots versus Jones on Dec. 27, in a 4-2 Ottawa win.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles continue Jones made 15 saves Saturday in a 6-4 loss to Vancouver.

Impact He didn't get rattled in the first when the Orca's bottom six rang up three quick goals. And the game was tied 4-4 until the 7:11 mark of the third when Vancouver scored the first of two power-play goals that frame to seal the win. Jones hasn't had a great run lately, going 1-3-1 and giving up 20 goals in his last five starts. But the Leafs have struggled with poor team defense in that span against some elite teams, including Vancouver, Edmonton and Colorado. Jones will continue to be the starter in Toronto until Joseph Woll (ankle) returns. We hope the team gets their overall game back soon. As they go, Jones goes.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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Guarding road goal Saturday Jones is expected to start on the road against Vancouver on Saturday, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

Impact Jones has a 9-5-1 record, 2.40 GAA and .920 save percentage in 16 contests this season. He's struggled recently, though, allowing at least three goals in each of his last four starts. It will be difficult for Jones to rebound against the Canucks, who led the league offensively this year with 3.78 goals per game.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Yields three goals in win Jones stopped 23 of 26 shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Flames.

Impact The Flames were hot to start the game. They fired 11 shots at Jones in the first period, scoring on two of them including a power-play goal by Nazeem Kadri at the 15:23 marker. After being down 2-0 the Maple Leafs forwards gave the team some cushion by scoring four consecutive goals, including a hat trick by Auston Matthews. Jones has missed only one start in the past 10 games and has provided Toronto with a .925 save percentage and a 2.12 GAA during that span. The Maple Leafs play Vancouver on the road Saturday.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 19 • NHL.COM

TOR@CGY: Sharangovich scores goal against Martin Jones | Calgary Flames TOR@CGY: Sharangovich scores goal against Martin Jones

JANUARY 19 • NHL.COM

Tending twine Thursday Jones will patrol the blue paint against the Flames on the road Thursday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact Jones is mired in a three-game losing streak during which he gave up 11 goals on 93 shots (.882 save percentage). With the veteran netminder struggling, it could open the door for Ilya Samsonov to re-stake his claim at the No. 1 job, though an upcoming back-to-back against Vancouver and Seattle on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, should see both backstops feature.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Edmonton Jones allowed three goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Jones was staked to a 2-0 lead midway through the second period before surrendering a Leon Draisaitl goal later in the frame, followed by two more unanswered tallies in the third en route to a 4-2 defeat. It's the third straight loss for the 34-year-old netminder -- he's allowed 11 goals on 93 shots in that span. Overall, Jones falls to 8-5-1 with a .922 save percentage and 2.36 GAA this season. While Jones has earned the starting job over Ilya Samsonov, it remains to be seen how Toronto's goalie situation will shake out with Joseph Woll (ankle) nearing a return.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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TOR@EDM: Ryan scores goal against Martin Jones | Edmonton Oilers TOR@EDM: Ryan scores goal against Martin Jones

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