Martinez logged an assist and five blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez had to carry more of the defensive load with Alex Pietrangelo (suspension) unavailable. The helper was Martinez's second in the last three games, which accounts for all of his offense through 10 playoff contests. The veteran blueliner has added 28 blocked shots, 21 shots on net and a plus-6 rating, providing a steady defensive presence in a top-four role.

Martinez logged an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez helped out on a Chandler Stephenson tally in the second period. The helper was Martinez's first point in eight playoff contests this season, but he's made more of an impact with 22 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating as a defensive stalwart. The 35-year-old should continue to see top-four minutes.

Martinez scored a shorthanded goal on two shots, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez finished the year as the NHL's runaway blocked-shot leader, posting 244 in 77 contests. He was 46 ahead of teammate Brayden McNabb in that category. Martinez didn't do much on offense with three tallies, 11 helpers and 76 shots on net, but he also logged a plus-30 rating. The 35-year-old will make his presence felt defensively in the playoffs, though he also has 30 points over 103 postseason contests in his career as a two-time Stanley Cup champion.

Martinez (personal) rejoined the team for Monday's practice session, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez missed one game while away from the team to address a personal matter but should now be back in the lineup against the Oilers on Tuesday. The blueliner has scored just once in his last 19 contests while also earning four assists in that span. At this point, Martinez may miss out on the 20-point threshold for the second straight season.

Martinez (personal) won't play in Edmonton on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez has returned to Vegas for personal reasons. He will be replaced in the lineup by Ben Hutton. Martinez has only two goals and 13 points in 67 games this season, but does have 216 blocked shots.

Martinez logged an assist, six blocked shots, two hits and two shots on goal in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez has posted three points and a plus-7 rating over his last six contests. The increase in offense is nice, but it's the shot-blocking that stands out the most. The 35-year-old blueliner has 13 points, 214 blocks, 62 shots on net and a plus-20 rating through 66 appearances.

Martinez notched an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez has a goal and an assist over his last three games, though it's not expected the 35-year-old can continue to generate offense more regularly. He's at two goals, 10 helpers, 60 shots on net, a plus-19 rating and 201 blocked shots through 63 contests this season. His shot-blocking prowess keeps him in a top-four role as a purely defensive contributor.

Martinez scored a goal, blocked four shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez snapped a 17-game goal drought at a great time, tallying the game-winner at 3:09 of overtime. The 35-year-old had just two assists in that span, though it's not his offense that keeps him in the lineup. He's leading the NHL by a mile in blocked shots with 197 to go with 11 points, a plus-15 rating, 58 shots on net and 39 hits through 61 appearances this season.

Martinez notched an assist and seven blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez set up a William Carrier tally at 12:35 of the third period, which tied the game at 3-3. This was Martinez's second assist over the last five contests, a span in which he's also gone plus-4 with 12 blocks. The 35-year-old blueliner is up to 10 points, 168 blocks, 52 shots on net, 18 PIM and a plus-17 rating through 54 outings this season as one of the league's best defensive specialists.

Martinez notched an assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez helped out on a Jack Eichel goal in the third period. The assist ended a six-game point drought for Martinez, who continues to produce offense infrequently this season. He's consistent in one other area -- shot blocking, as he's logged multiple blocks in four straight outings. He's up to nine points, 158 blocked shots, 48 shots on net, 32 hits and a plus-14 rating in 50 appearances.