Martinez scored a goal, logged an assist, doled out three hits, blocked four shots and went plus-5 in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

With Vegas scuffling of late, Martinez was moved up to the top pairing alongside Alex Pietrangelo. That paid off immediately, as Martinez opened the scoring 2:17 into the game and helped out on a Nicolas Roy goal a few minutes later. The goal was Martinez's first of the season -- he's up to eight points, 39 shots on net, 146 blocked shots, 29 hits and a plus-11 rating through 43 contests.

Martinez (illness) is set to play Thursday versus Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez left Monday's 4-0 loss to Dallas because of the illness, but he returned to practice Wednesday. The 35-year-old has six assists in 41 contests while averaging 19:12 of ice time this season.

Martinez (undisclosed) will not return to Monday's game against Dallas, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear if Martinez's injury is related to the lower-body issue that he was dealing with earlier this month. The veteran blueliner logged 5:38 of ice time before leaving Monday's game. An update on his status should be available before Thursday's tilt with Detroit.

Martinez produced an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez had been held off the scoresheet in his last five outings, and he also missed four games with a lower-body injury. The shot-blocked specialist had the secondary helper on William Karlsson's second-period marker Saturday. Martinez is up to six helpers, 36 shots on net, a plus-6 rating and a league-leading 141 blocked shots through 40 contests this season. The No. 2 shot-blocker in the league, Jacob Trouba, has 105.

Martinez (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez appears to be ready to return to the lineup Saturday against Los Angeles following a four-game absence. He has accounted for five assists, 33 shots on goal and 132 blocks in 37 appearances this season.

According to coach Bruce Cassidy, there's a chance Martinez (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus LA, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez's status versus the Kings will presumably boil down to a game-time decision. The 35-year-old defender has been limited to just five helpers through 37 games this season, so most fantasy managers shouldn't need to keep tabs on his availability.

Martinez (undisclosed) was in a regular jersey at practice Friday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez has missed the last four games -- he last played Dec. 27 in LA. He has had limited success offensively this season, with only five assists in 37 games.

Martinez (undisclosed) was moved to injured reserve Sunday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez, who has missed the past two games, won't be eligible to play Monday against Colorado following the move to the IR list. Vegas has brought up defenseman Kaedan Korczak from AHL Henderson on Sunday. Brayden Pachal has been in the lineup for the Golden Knights for the past two contests. Martinez has five assists, 33 shots on goal, 132 blocks and 24 hits in 37 games this season.

Martinez (undisclosed) isn't available for Saturday's game against Nashville, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez also missed Wednesday's game against Anaheim. He has five assists in 37 games while averaging 19:39 of ice time this season.

Martinez (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday against Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

With Martinez on the shelf, Ben Hutton will draw into the lineup versus the Ducks. Martinez, who's been limited to just five assists through 37 games this season, will be reevaluated ahead of Saturday's matchup with Nashville.