Porter Martone has made his NHL debut for the Philadelphia Flyers, showing potential as a difference-maker. The No. 6 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft signed his entry-level contract with the Flyers on March 29.
Martone had a game-high five shots on goal and played 16:54 against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. He followed that with an assist and a game-high nine shots on goal while playing 18:15 against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. Since his NHL debut March 31, Martone leads the entire NHL in shots on goal (15 in three games).
Martone’s Offensive Zone Impact
Martone’s offensive zone time figures are impressive. He only started two of his first 16 NHL shifts with a face-off in the offensive zone during his debut, the lowest percentage (12.5 percent) by any of Philadelphia’s 18 skaters on Tuesday.
The 19-year-old joins the Flyers, who are 9-3-1 in their past 13 games. The team are in the postseason hunt in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia has missed the playoffs in each of the past five seasons.
Martone ranks in the 86th percentile among forwards in offensive zone time percentage (45.2 percent; League average: 42.4 percent) at all strengths. Martone is also in the 94th percentile at the position in even-strength offensive zone time percentage (44.2 percent; League average: 41.3 percent).
Line Combinations and Shot Locations
Over Martone’s first three games, he has played mostly on a line with wing Travis Konecny and center Christian Dvorak. Konecny leads the Flyers with 39 assists and 66 points.
Martone has five midrange shots on goal over his first three games. Four of Martone’s shots on goal through two games have come from the three regions in front of the net: two from the low-slot region, one from the left net-front region and one from the right net-front region.
Philadelphia, as a team, is fourth in midrange goals (84) this season.
Flyers Bolster Roster with Young Talent
Philadelphia adds another promising young forward to a group that features 25-year-old Trevor Zegras and 21-year-old Matvei Michkov. Zegras has a seven-game point streak and has tied his NHL career high with 23 goals this season. Michkov was the No. 7 pick in 2023 NHL Draft.
Martone led Michigan State University in points (50) and goals (25) in 35 games as a freshman. That includes three points (one goal, two assists) in two games at the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Early Takeaways from Martone’s Play
- Martone ranks in the 86th percentile among forwards in offensive zone time percentage at all strengths.
- He is in the 94th percentile at the position in even-strength offensive zone time percentage.
- Martone has five midrange shots on goal over his first three games.
Martone’s best scoring chance in his debut Tuesday came at 19:36 of the second period but was saved.