Martinez will retire after making his final appearance in Saturday's contest versus the Jets, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez has won the Stanley Cup three times, including twice with the Kings and once with the Golden Knights. The 37-year-old defenseman is cemented as one of the elite shot-blockers in the NHL, logging 1,883 of them in his career going into his final game Saturday. He has added 289 points over 861 regular-season appearances, with one game to go, and 37 points in 131 playoff contests. Internationally, he appeared in the 2018 and 2019 IIHF World Championship for the United States, earning a bronze medal in the 2018 tournament.

Martinez (hip) will return to the lineup versus Winnipeg on Saturday, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez missed nine games with the injury. The 37-year-old veteran has five goals and seven assists with 80 blocked shots over 43 appearances with the Blackhawks this season. Kevin Korchinski will come out of the lineup as a healthy scratch.

Martinez (hip) will not play Thursday versus the Bruins, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez's absence will reach nine games. The 37-year-old has been practicing, but it's unclear if he'll be able to return before the end of the season. The Blackhawks' next game is Saturday versus the Jets.

Martinez (hip) will not be available for Tuesday's road matchup against Pittsburgh, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez will remain sidelined for an eighth consecutive game Tuesday, and his timeline for a return to the lineup is still unclear. The veteran defenseman will turn his attention to attempting to be ready for Thursday's matchup against Boston. Martinez has provided five goals and 12 points across 43 appearances in 2024-25.

Martinez (hip) won't play against Pittsburgh on Sunday, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez will miss his seventh straight game but could be available to return soon. He has produced five goals, 12 points, 36 shots on net, 80 blocked shots and 23 hits in 43 appearances this season. Martinez's next chance to play will be Tuesday's rematch versus the Penguins.

Martinez (hip) is not in the lineup Friday versus the Capitals, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez will miss his sixth game in a row. He's been active in practice for nearly a week, but it's unclear if he'll get back in the lineup prior to the end of the season. Kevin Korchinski will occupy a third-pairing spot in Martinez's absence.

Martinez (hip) won't play Wednesday versus the Avalanche, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez is out for a fifth straight game, though he returned to practice over the weekend. It's unclear how close he is to returning to action. The Blackhawks' next game is Friday against the Capitals.

Martinez (hip) won't play against Utah on Sunday, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

EDGE Analysis

Despite participating in Saturday's practice, Martinez will miss his fourth straight game. He has contributed five goals, 12 points, 36 shots on net, 80 blocked shots and 23 hits in 43 appearances this season. Due to Martinez's absence, Sam Rinzel will make his NHL debut versus Utah on Sunday.

Martinez (upper body) won't play Friday versus the Golden Knights, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez will miss his third straight game. The Blackhawks brought up Kevin Korchinski from AHL Rockford for this contest, so Martinez may not even have a steady place in the lineup once healthy as Chicago pivots toward prospect evaluation at the tail end of the season.

Martinez (upper body) won't play versus the Devils on Wednesday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez was hurt Saturday versus the Blues and set to miss a second straight game due to the injury. The 37-year-old defenseman's next chance to play is against his former team, the Golden Knights, on Friday.