Spencer Martin News: Wins first start of season

Martin made 25 saves in a 6-3 win over the Flyers on Saturday.

It was Martin's first start of the season. He has appeared in relief in two other games. Jonathan Quick has really scuffled lately, and Igor Shesterkin (lower body) is on the injured reserve list. The Rangers are retooling, according to president and general manager Chris Drury, and they can use every ounce of strong netminding they can get. It's a tough spot to be in, and Martin will likely head back to the minors when Shesterkin returns, but in the short term, the team may reward Martin with another start because of the win. The Rangers have to start somewhere. They're 2-6-2 in the last 10, and they need the hottest hand in net.