Porter Martone: Flyers' Late-Season Hero

0:00On April 21st, Philadelphia Flyers Rookie, Porter-Martone, is proving to be the top late season pickup in the entire NHL, outshining every trade. Deadline Deal This 19-year-old Ford signed his entry-level contract on March 29th after wrapping up his freshman year at Michigan State. Straight into the playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins, he netted the game-winning goals in both Game 1 and Game 2, giving Philly a two-nothing series lead. Earlier this season, no blockbuster trades like the Kings grabbing a star score or the avalanche reuniting with their center, matched his impact. Martone jumped in during the final regular season stretch, where the Flyers win 18 wins, seven losses, and one tie since the Olympic break, snatching a playoff spot. Team mates and coaches can't stop raving about the 6-foot-3, 214-pound kid. Flyers-winger Travis Connecting called it impressive how he stepped up in crucial late games and listens to learn. Coach Rick Tockett praised his backhand rebound goal as pure hockey smarts, something not everyone can pull off.

1:06Martone was the 6-over-all pick last year and captained Canada to bronze at the World Juniors. At Michigan State, he led with 25 goals and 35 games, tying for second nationally. Now he's meshing with young stars like Motve Michkov and others under 25. The Flyers might have made playoffs without him, but Martone hopped on this rolling train and has them two wins from the next round. With his drive and the team's grit, Philly's future looks stacked. That wraps NHL News today, brought to you with AI.