Spencer
Martin
G · NYR · Very poor
- PAL
- 14
- WAR
- 0.1
- Value
- 14
- SV%
- .896
2023-24№ 60 / 98
Spencer Martin (New York Rangers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Spencer Martin
#41G
New York Rangers
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 86 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : June 7, 1995 · Oakville, Canada
Drafted : 2013 · COL · round 3, pick #63
Contract : $775,000 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | New York Rangers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.09 | .833 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | New York Rangers | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4.13 | .864 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Carolina Hurricanes | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3.89 | .846 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | Carolina Hurricanes | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2.63 | .896 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 13 | 3 | 8 | 3.65 | .887 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Vancouver Canucks | 29 | 11 | 15 | 3.99 | .871 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Vancouver Canucks | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1.74 | .950 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Colorado Avalanche | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4.35 | .865 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 73 | 25 | 33 | 3.62 | .881 | 1 | |
Spencer Martin: our analysis
2023-24 season: 6 GP, 4 W, 1 L, .896 SV%, 2.63 GAA, 0 SO. WAR 0.1 (60th of 98) · PAL 14, very poor.
In 2023-24, Spencer Martin, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 14 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.1 ranks 60th among 98 regulars, in the bottom half.
On the other hand, workload (5, among the weakest in the league) and high danger (5, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
GSAx: -2.8 (goals saved above expected).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 3 in 2022-23 to 14; his WAR went from -4.2 to 0.1.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 14 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Spencer Martin's story
Growing up in Ontario, Spencer Martin learned his trade in net with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens at midget level before being taken 18th overall in the 2011 OHL Priority Selection by the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors. He debuted in 2011–12 with 15 appearances in the final season under the Majors name, then established himself as Mississauga's starter. In 2013 he played in the CHL Top Prospects Game and backstopped Team Orr to a shutout.
Ahead of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft he was viewed as a notable goaltending prospect and was picked in the third round, 63rd overall, by the Colorado Avalanche. After a heavy workload in junior in 2013–14 — leading the league with 64 games and 3,562 minutes — he signed a three-year entry-level deal with Colorado on 5 October 2014 and moved into the professional ranks.
Martin split time between the AHL and NHL early in his pro career. He was the first Rampage goalie ever named to the AHL All-Star Classic in 2017 and made his NHL debut on 21 January 2017 against the San Jose Sharks. Colorado did not tender a qualifying offer in 2019, and he signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning as a free agent on 1 July 2019. Traded to Vancouver on 31 July 2021, he earned NHL work in January 2022 — including a 33-save outing, a 47-save effort, and his first NHL win on 27 January versus Winnipeg.
Subsequent years brought movement through waivers and claims: Columbus picked him up on 29 September 2023 and he debuted for the Blue Jackets on 14 October 2023 against New York; Carolina claimed him on 19 January 2024. During 2024–25 he was recalled to replace an injured teammate, posted his first career shutout on 16 November versus Ottawa, and finished the season as the Wolves' starter in the AHL with 20 wins in 31 games.
Internationally, Martin collected medals with Canadian junior teams: bronze with Team Ontario at the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, bronze with Canada U18 at the 2012 IIHF World U18 Championships and gold with Canada U18 in 2013. His game is defined by an ability to handle heavy workloads and to produce big-save performances in high-shot contests.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 0
- Shots against
- 18
- Saves
- 15
- %ARR / SV%
- 83.3 %
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Trend
Trend
Trending up
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: -2.40 in 22-23, -0.36 in 23-24
- PAL Rating: 3 → 14
Outlook, age included
↑ Trending upAge 31: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2023-24
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
PAL Rating
14/ 100
Performance · Very poor
63 of 75 at the position
Value Rating
14/ 100
Very poor return
0.76 M$ · expected PAL 40
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- Efficiency
- 31
- Impact
- 39
- High danger
- 5
- Consistency
- 22
- Workload
- 5
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | CAR | 0.1 | 14 | 14 | 0.76 M$ |
| 2022-23 | VAN | -4.2 | 3 | 4 | 0.76 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.7
wins above replacement
-1.6 to 0.1 — 90% interval
82 of 98 goalies
-3.6 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -4.5
- Average → replacement
- +0.9
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NYR | 6 | -0.7 | -1.6 to 0.1 | 82/98 |
| 2024-25 | CAR | 9 | -1.1 | -2.2 to 0.3 | 82/99 |
| 2023-24 | CAR | 19 | 0.1 | -2.7 to 2.6 | 60/98 |
| 2022-23 | VAN | 29 | -4.2 | -7.2 to -1.3 | 107/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .8332nd percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .83372nd percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 0.0 %0th percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 1.703rd percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- -3.390th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
NJDSpencer Martin: frequently asked questions
What is Spencer Martin's record in 2026-27?
Spencer Martin has 0 wins in 1 game in 2026-27, with a .833 save percentage and a 5.09 goals-against average.
How old is Spencer Martin?
Spencer Martin is 31 years old: he was born on June 8, 1995.
How tall is Spencer Martin, and how much does he weigh?
Spencer Martin is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is Spencer Martin from?
Canada: Spencer Martin was born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Spencer Martin play for?
Spencer Martin plays for the New York Rangers in the NHL, at G, wearing number 41.
Is Spencer Martin injured?
No: Spencer Martin is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Spencer Martin?
Spencer Martin produced -0.7 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 82nd of 98 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Spencer Martin make?
Spencer Martin carries a cap hit of $775K per season, on a contract worth $1.6M in total over 2 years.
When does Spencer Martin's contract end?
Spencer Martin's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Spencer Martin a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 82nd of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Spencer Martin getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 3 in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Spencer Martin's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Spencer Martin has 73 games, 25 wins and 1 shutout. His best season: 2022-23, with 11 wins.
Where was Spencer Martin drafted?
Spencer Martin was drafted 63rd overall (round 3) by Colorado Avalanche in 2013.
How does Spencer Martin perform in the playoffs?
Spencer Martin has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Spencer Martin's nationality?
Spencer Martin is Canadian. Internationally: Represented Ontario and Canada at junior international tournaments: bronze medal with Team Ontario at the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge; bronze medal with Canada's national under-18 team at the 2012 IIHF World U18 Championships; gold medal with Canada's under-18 team at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships.
What awards has Spencer Martin won?
Selected to the AHL All-Star Classic in 2017.
How many championships has Spencer Martin won?
3: Bronze medal with Team Ontario at the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge; Bronze medal with Canada's national under-18 team at the 2012 IIHF World U18 Championships; Gold medal with Canada's under-18 team at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships.
Where did Spencer Martin play before turning pro?
Played midget hockey with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens; selected 18th overall in the 2011 OHL Priority Selection by the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors; made his debut in 2011–12; served as the Steelheads' first-choice goaltender in the following seasons (2012–13, 2013–14)..
See also: his New York Rangers teammates
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