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Vegas scores twice in under 2 MINUTES in Game 5!!

JUNE 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores in Tuesday's win Martinez scored a goal and blocked five shots in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Panthers in Game 5.

Impact Nine years to the day after he secured the Kings' 2014 Stanley Cup title with an overtime goal, Martinez came up big again in a championship-clinching win. The defenseman scored both of his goals this postseason over the last four games, and he finished with seven points and 57 blocked shots in 22 outings. The 35-year-old is entering the final year of his contract in 2023-24, but he figures to play it with the Golden Knights as a steady defensive presence in their top four.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Martinez Buries His First Playoff Goal To Extend The Golden Knights' Lead In Game 2

JUNE 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Tallies first goal of playoffs Martinez found the back of the net in a 7-2 victory over Florida in Game 2 on Monday.

Impact Martinez scored late in the first period to put the Golden Knights up 2-0. It was his first marker and sixth point in 19 playoff outings this year. At the age of 35, Martinez isn't a major offensive threat, and he recorded just three goals and 14 points in 77 regular-season contests.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helpers in consecutive contests Martinez provided an assist, five blocked shots, three hits, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Oilers in Game 6.

Impact Martinez has produced three assists over his last four outings, accounting for all of his offense through 11 playoff games. He set up Jonathan Marchessault's second of three goals in this contest, which stood as the game-winner and series-clincher. In addition to his growing offense, Martinez has 33 blocked shots, 24 shots on net and a plus-8 rating in the postseason.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist in win Martinez logged an assist and five blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 5.

Impact Martinez had to carry more of the defensive load with Alex Pietrangelo (suspension) unavailable. The helper was Martinez's second in the last three games, which accounts for all of his offense through 10 playoff contests. The veteran blueliner has added 28 blocked shots, 21 shots on net and a plus-6 rating, providing a steady defensive presence in a top-four role.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

VGK Today May 8, 2023 | Alec Martinez speaks with Ashali Vise before Game 3

MAY 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Gets on scoresheet with helper Martinez logged an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

Impact Martinez helped out on a Chandler Stephenson tally in the second period. The helper was Martinez's first point in eight playoff contests this season, but he's made more of an impact with 22 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating as a defensive stalwart. The 35-year-old should continue to see top-four minutes.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vegas claims Pacific Division crown with 3-1 win over Kraken

Alec Martinez broke a tie midway through the second period and the Vegas Golden Knights won their third Pacific Division title with a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken in the reg...

APRIL 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Deposits shorthanded goal Martinez scored a shorthanded goal on two shots, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Martinez finished the year as the NHL's runaway blocked-shot leader, posting 244 in 77 contests. He was 46 ahead of teammate Brayden McNabb in that category. Martinez didn't do much on offense with three tallies, 11 helpers and 76 shots on net, but he also logged a plus-30 rating. The 35-year-old will make his presence felt defensively in the playoffs, though he also has 30 points over 103 postseason contests in his career as a two-time Stanley Cup champion.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Martinez (personal) rejoined the team for Monday's practice session, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Impact Martinez missed one game while away from the team to address a personal matter but should now be back in the lineup against the Oilers on Tuesday. The blueliner has scored just once in his last 15 contests while also garnering just four assists. At this point, Martinez may miss out on the 20-point threshold for the second straight season.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 10th assist Martinez notched an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Blues.

Impact Martinez has a goal and an assist over his last three games, though it's not expected the 35-year-old can continue to generate offense more regularly. He's at two goals, 10 helpers, 60 shots on net, a plus-19 rating and 201 blocked shots through 63 contests this season. His shot-blocking prowess keeps him in a top-four role as a purely defensive contributor.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Martinez DIVES To Win It In OT For Vegas #shorts

MARCH 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Unlikely hero in overtime Martinez scored a goal, blocked four shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning.

Impact Martinez snapped a 17-game goal drought at a great time, tallying the game-winner at 3:09 of overtime. The 35-year-old had just two assists in that span, though it's not his offense that keeps him in the lineup. He's leading the NHL by a mile in blocked shots with 197 to go with 11 points, a plus-15 rating, 58 shots on net and 39 hits through 61 appearances this season.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Martinez Taps In Trickler Behind Andrei Vasilevskiy To Win It For Golden Knights

MARCH 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Chips in with helper Martinez notched an assist and seven blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flames.

Impact Martinez set up a William Carrier tally at 12:35 of the third period, which tied the game at 3-3. This was Martinez's second assist over the last five contests, a span in which he's also gone plus-4 with 12 blocks. The 35-year-old blueliner is up to 10 points, 168 blocks, 52 shots on net, 18 PIM and a plus-17 rating through 54 outings this season as one of the league's best defensive specialists.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts assist Sunday Martinez notched an assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Martinez helped out on a Jack Eichel goal in the third period. The assist ended a six-game point drought for Martinez, who continues to produce offense infrequently this season. He's consistent in one other area -- shot blocking, as he's logged multiple blocks in four straight outings. He's up to nine points, 158 blocked shots, 48 shots on net, 32 hits and a plus-14 rating in 50 appearances.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights dominate Capitals from beginning in 6-2 win

Paul Cotter scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights finally off to a good start, easily beating the Washington Capitals 6-2 on Saturday night to end a three-game losing streak

JANUARY 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Bruins beat Golden Knights 3-1 in battle of division leaders

Jake DeBrusk scored 2:11 into the third period to put Boston ahead for good and the Bruins beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 in a matchup of division leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Carrier scores nifty goal, Golden Knights beat Senators 4-1

William Carrier scored his third goal in two games and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-1

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Carrier, Pietrangelo rally Golden Knights past Canucks 5-4

Alex Pietrangelo scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and had two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied past the Vancouver Canucks 5-4

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Martinez back to normal as he approaches 700th career game

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez is two games shy of playing in the 700th game of his career

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Jack Eichel scores in OT, Golden Knights beat Jets 2-1

Jack Eichel scored in overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Sunday night to improve to 8-2-0

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Golden Knights coping with missing playoffs for 1st time

The Vegas Golden Knights are watching the playoffs this year after making the postseason in each of their first four years in existence

MAY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Stars beat Vegas in 7-round shootout; Knights still alive

Miro Heiskanen made the only shot in a seven-round shootout and the Dallas Stars moved closer to clinching a playoff spot with a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights

APRIL 27, 2022 • Associated Press

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