Overview
- The 19-year-old winger debuted Tuesday in Washington and logged 16:54 with a team-high five shots in a 6-4 defeat.
- Natural Stat Trick tracked 0.93 expected goals for Martone along with three scoring chances, including two from high-danger areas.
- Skating late in the second period with Matvei Michkov, he was set up at the crease for a near goal that Logan Thompson turned aside.
- Head coach Rick Tocchet and linemate Travis Konecny praised his poise and quick reads, saying his chances show he can help right away.
- Philadelphia remains a few points off an Eastern Conference playoff spot with eight games left and hosts Detroit on Thursday in a key swing game.