April 19, 2026, 8:28 p.m. ET
Former Michigan State player Porter Martone scored a goal in his first NHL playoff game.Martone’s goal was the game-winner for the Philadelphia Flyers against the Pittsburgh Penguins.The goal helped the Flyers secure a two-goal lead late in the third period of Game One.Martone, a former top 10 NHL draft pick, joined the Flyers after the Spartans’ season concluded.
A former Spartans star is continuing to thrive at the highest level of hockey, and now it’s happening in the postseason.
Michigan State alum Porter Martone scored his first career NHL playoff goal in his first career NHL playoff game on Saturday. And it was a beauty too.
Late in the third period with the Philadelphia Flyers holding onto a narrow one goal lead over rival Pittsburgh Penguins, Martone put on the breaks and did a spin move that freed him up. From there, he let it rip right past the Pittsburgh goaltender to push the Flyers up by two goals. Martone’s goal ended up being the game-winner for the Flyers who took Game One of the first round series.
Martone has been incredible for the Flyers since he joined them after the Spartans’ season ended. He was a top 10 pick in the NHL Draft and he’s living up to it so far.
Check out the impressive goal from Martone in the social media clip below:
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