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Matt Martin News
Martin will draw back into the Islanders' lineup on Thursday in Ottawa.

Hudson Fasching will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Martin to re-enter the lineup after a three-game absence. Matt Martin has only played two games this season, averaging 9:34 time-on-ice, but has been his usual bruting self, racking up five hits.

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Martin is expected to be a healthy scratch on Friday in Buffalo.

Oliver Wahlstrom will draw into the Islanders' lineup on Friday, sending Martin back to the press box as a healthy scratch. Matt Martin has only played two games this season, averaging 9:34 time-on-ice, but has been his usual bruting self, racking up five hits.

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Martin (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Game 3 on Thursday vs. Carolina.

Martin is battling an undisclosed injury and his status for game three against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday is up in the air. The 34-year-old Martin averaged 10:12 time-on-ice through the first two games, recording five hits, 16 penalty minutes, and a -1 plus/minus rating.

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Martin (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Sabres on Thursday.

Martin did not play in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. Martin is riding a two-game point streak (0G / 2A) while averaging a fraction above 10 minutes of ice time.

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Martin (lower body) will be a game-time decision on Thursday in Buffalo.

Martin did not play in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings but has a chance to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres as he is a game-time decision. Martin is riding a two-game point streak (0G / 2A) while averaging a fraction above 10 minutes of ice time.

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Martin (undisclosed) will play on Tuesday after originally having his status up in the air.

Martin exited Saturday's 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins after playing only 6:37 time-on-ice but will be ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. Martin has been held off the scoresheet in 20 consecutive games.

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Martin is expected to draw back into the Islanders' lineup Thursday vs. Arizona.

Hudson Fasching will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Martin to play for only the third time since November 16th. In his last two games, Martin averaged over 10 minutes per night, recorded a five-minute fighting major, fired four shots on goal, and four hits.

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