Martin to Start Against Islanders in Back-to-Back Opener

Spencer Martin will defend the road crease for the New York Rangers against the Islanders on Wednesday. He'll draw the start in the first half of a back-to-back set. Martin has settled for losses in two of his last three starts, going 1-2-0 with a 3.42 GAA and .882 save percentage during that time. He will face an Islanders offense that ranks eighth-worst in the NHL, scoring 2.81 goals per game this season.