- Oct 16, 2026
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The New York Rangers have recalled goaltender Spencer Martin to serve as backup to Dylan Garand following a season-ending injury to Igor Shesterkin.
Martin, 31, signed a two-year, one-way contract worth $1.625 million with the Rangers in mid-2025-26. He has made four starts for New York in January 2026, posting a 1-4-0 record. His first appearance this season came in mop-up duty during a 7-1 loss to New Jersey, where he allowed three goals on 18 shots but was not charged with the defeat.
Originally selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the third round of the 2013 draft, 63rd overall, Martin has played for six NHL organizations. His career includes stints with Colorado, Tampa Bay, Vancouver, Columbus and Carolina before joining the Rangers. He also played 14 games for KHL CSKA this past fall, recording two shutouts with a .905 save percentage and 2.69 goals-against average.
Martin's career NHL record stands at 25-33-8 with a .881 save percentage and 3.60 goals-against average. He is expected to return to the Hartford Wolfpack if the Rangers acquire another goaltender or if Joonas Korpisalo recovers from injury.
"The fact that an Avalanche draftee is making NHL appearances 13 years later is worth spotlighting," a league observer noted.
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).