Overview
- Martone, 19, scored the deciding goal in a 3-2 win over the Penguins late Saturday, putting Philadelphia up 1–0 in the first-round series.
- Joining the Flyers right after Michigan State’s season ended, he has produced five goals and 11 points in roughly 10 NHL games.
- Team president Keith Jones said views of Martone with Team Canada showed he was close to NHL-ready and that they expected him to contribute right away.
- Head coach Rick Tocchet said that once he focused on Martone late in the season, he gave him a spot on one of the top two lines immediately.
- NCAA rules kept Martone out of NHL training camp during his college year, which delayed his debut but let the Flyers add his scoring for the playoff push.