NEWS
11:08 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) (lower body) is expected to undergo an MRI in the coming days, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports Friday.
11:47 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) (lower body) won't play in Game 5 against the Hurricanes on Tuesday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
12:50 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (lower body) won't play Saturday in Game 4 versus Carolina, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
7:11 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (undisclosed) was in his usual spot during line rushes, indicating he'll play in Thursday's Game 3 versus the Hurricanes, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
11:34 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) will be a game-time decision versus Carolina for Game 3 on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
12:11 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (undisclosed) will play Saturday against the Rangers, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
6:39 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (lower body) is good to play Thursday versus Buffalo, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
1:40 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (lower body) practiced Wednesday and will be a game-time decision in Buffalo on Thursday.
11:55 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) (undisclosed) is expected to play Tuesday against St. Louis, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
10:40 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) (illness) is practicing Saturday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
6:37 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) is dealing with an illness and will miss Thursday's game against Montreal.
3:18 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (upper body) was removed from injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.
1:54 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (upper body) was put on injured reserve Tuesday.
11:51 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) has not been cleared to play from his upper-body injury despite being activated off injured reserve, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
1:01 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday.
12:15 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) Islanders put Martin (upper body) on injured reserve Saturday, retroactive to Nov. 15.
12:20 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (upper body) didn't travel with the Islanders to Ottawa, per Andrew Gross of Newsday, and consequently isn't an option for Friday's contest versus the Senators.
4:44 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (upper body) won't be available for Saturday's contest against Calgary, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
5:06 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) could play on what is technically the third line with Casey Cizikas and Hudson Fasching versus the Capitals on Saturday.
7:57 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) is third in the league in hits with 198 in 51 games this season.
3:48 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) was involved in a fighting major and delivered three hits during a 2-0 loss to the Coyotes on Thursday.
8:01 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) is expected to return to the team before they play the Blues on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
1:29 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (personal) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Chicago, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
10:51 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) had to leave the game for a short time Sunday after taking a stick to the face, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
11:48 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) was held off the scoreboard as the Islanders defeated the Rangers 3-1 on Saturday.
8:08 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) finished the season with three goals, seven points, and a rating of minus-2.
11:12 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) had an assist as the Islanders lost 5-2 to the Hurricanes on Sunday.
6:30 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) only has three goals and six points in 62 games this season for the Islanders.
7:26 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) hasn't been sent to the penalty box in seven straight games for the Islanders.
2:01 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) hasn't registered a point in 19 straight contests entering the game Saturday versus the Bruins.
5:28 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) will be a healthy scratch for the second straight game when the Islanders take on the Capitals on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
5:33 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) is expected to be a healthy scratch when the Islanders take on the Ducks on Sunday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
9:30 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) has gone six straight games without registering a point for the Islanders.
11:59 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) only has two goals and two assists along with a rating of plus-1 in 37 games this season for the Islanders.
7:30 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) only has one goal and two assists in 31 games this season for the Islanders.
8:11 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) only has a single goal and two assists in 31 games for the Islanders this season.
11:05 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) added an assist in a 3-2 loss to the Kings on Thursday.
10:29 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) scored an empty-net goal on two shots, doled out three hits and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.
7:37 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) was back in the lineup as the Islanders were blanked 2-0 by the Capitals on Saturday.
7:02 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) is a healthy scratch and won't play Thursday versus the Devils, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
11:44 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) (COVID-19 protocols) was on the ice for Thursday's practice session after exiting the NHL's protocols.
9:33 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (COVID-19) is expected to be activated and play Wednesday versus the Red Wings, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
2:21 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) has entered the league's COVID-19 protocols and is not in the lineup against Vegas on Sunday.
12:59 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (undisclosed) will be available for Tuesday's game versus the Senators, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
2:31 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) is just rounding into shape after missing the first two games of the season due to offseason ankle surgery.
1:37 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (ankle) will be activated off injured reserve and make his season debut Tuesday versus Chicago.
8:50 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (ankle) could make his season debut Tuesday versus the Blackhawks, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
9:12 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (ankle) may be available for Tuesday's game against the Blackhawks, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
12:43 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (ankle) will not play Saturday versus the Panthers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
10:48 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (ankle) skated with the Islanders prior to their 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
1:42 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (ankle) will be traveling with the Islanders as they head out on a six-game road trip but won't be ready for Opening Night against the Hurricanes on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
11:52 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia.
2:25 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Flyers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
9:21 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (ankle) was able to do some light work with his teammates Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
10:42 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) (ankle) has begun skating on his own but still isn't practicing with teammates, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
1:17 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) didn't practice Thursday due to an ankle injury, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
11:19 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) scored a goal on his only shot and added a trio of assists in a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay in Game 4 on Saturday.
11:56 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) registered 29 hits as the Islanders eliminated the Penguins in six games from the playoffs.
6:37 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (undisclosed) is back in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Devils, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
6:54 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (undisclosed) will not play Tuesday against Buffalo, Shannon Hogan of MSG Networks reports.
9:13 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) hasn't registered a point in his last 10 games for the Islanders.
3:42 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) Islanders have been giving Martin power-play time over the past four games, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
10:27 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) scored twice Thursday in a 5-2 win over the Sabres.
8:04 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) only has one point, a goal, and a rating of zero over his past 11 games.
9:50 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Monday's 2-0 win over the Rangers. He also had two hits.
7:40 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) signed a four-year, $6 million contract with the Islanders in December of 2020, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
5:28 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) Islanders and Martin have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
11:59 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) had an assist, two shots on goal and a fighting major in Friday's 5-3 win over the Islanders in Game 3.
11:21 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) scored a goal on his lone shot and added seven hits with seven PIM in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay in Game 2.
10:39 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) scored a goal on three shots and dished out three hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Flyers in Game 3.
11:19 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) scored a goal and doled out four hits in Friday's 5-2 win over the Capitals in Game 2.
11:04 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) (undisclosed) was back at practice Wednesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
12:10 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) was not on the ice with the team Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
3:11 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) is fifth in the NHL with 212 hits this season.
7:44 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) currently sits at seventh in the NHL in hits with 150.
8:03 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) was only credited with 10 seconds of ice time during the Islanders 6-2 loss to the Rangers on Monday.
9:54 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) scored the game-winning goal on his only shot and added three hits in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Wild.
7:00 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) hasn't registered a point in his last 10 games for the Islanders.
11:26 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) (lower body) will suit up against Pittsburgh on Thursday.
12:20 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (lower body) will not be in the lineup against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Brian Heyman of Newsday reports.
1:26 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (lower body) returned to practice with the Islanders on Friday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
4:42 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (lower body) could be ready to practice with the Islanders as soon as Friday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
11:13 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) (lower body) has resumed skating, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.
10:42 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) Islanders placed Martin (lower body) on injured reserve Wednesday.
10:34 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) manager Lou Lamoriello said Sunday that Martin is out 4-to-6 weeks with an undisclosed injury, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.
6:52 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) was a healthy scratch Monday versus the Blues, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
7:15 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) has yet to find his game this season, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
10:01 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) scored his first goal of the preseason Tuesday as the Islanders defeated the Flyers 3-2 in overtime.
10:29 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) potted his sixth goal of the season into an empty net as the Islanders defeated the Capitals 3-0 on Saturday.
11:40 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) (upper body) is expected to return Saturday for a home clash against the Flyers, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.
3:26 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (upper body) is slated to sit out against the Senators on Thursday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
1:50 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (upper body) participated in morning skate, but he isn't expected to be available for Tuesday's matchup with Ottawa, NHL.com's Brian Compton reports.
1:01 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (upper body) will not suit up in Sunday's home tilt against the Flyers, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.
7:06 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) is labeled day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
4:28 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) has only three assists and no goals in his last 12 games.
9:53 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) recorded a pair of assists in a 5-1 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
9:37 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) only has two points, both assists, in his last 10 games.
11:46 AM - Matt Martin (NYI) saw just 8:49 of ice time in his return to the lineup versus Washington on Monday, in which he recorded eight hits.
3:51 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (upper body) is no longer on injured reserve per the NHL's media site.
12:09 PM - Matt Martin (NYI) (upper body) might be available for Monday's tilt with Washington, as coach Barry Trotz told reporters, "there's a chance", Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.
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