Matthew Murray G SEA Wed 2/12/20 4:51 AM
Matthew Murray
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Murray allowed two goals on 38 shots in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Lightning on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
That's two straight defeats for Murray since his six-game winning streak ended last week, but that's to little fault of his own, as both losses came against the red-hot Lightning. Murray was also outstanding Tuesday, especially in the first period, when he stopped all 17 shots he faced. The only goals he yielded came on the power play and in the 3-on-3 overtime. Murray is now 16-7-5 with a 2.82 GAA and .902 save percentage in 30 games this season.
Matthew Murray G SEA Tue 2/11/20 6:37 PM
Matthew Murray
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Murray will patrol the blue paint for Tuesday's home contest against Tampa Bay, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray has won six of his last seven starts, registering a 2.68 GAA and .919 save percentage during that span. The 25-year-old has been more consistent as of late, earning some playing time back after yielding the No. 1 netminder job to Tristan Jarry earlier in the season. Murray allowed three goals in a loss to the Lightning on Feb. 6 and will have a tough test against them again Tuesday.
Matthew Murray G SEA Thu 2/6/20 11:49 PM
Matthew Murray
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Murray made 25 saves in a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
He took a hit to the head from Victor Hedman, who was angled into Murray, but the tender stayed in the game. Murray has a history of injuries, so we all held our breath. But at this point, he's the expensive backup to Tristan Jarry and not the guy who will carry them the rest of the way.
Matthew Murray G SEA Thu 2/6/20 2:24 PM
Matthew Murray
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Murray is slated to start between the pipes in Thursday's road game versus the Lightning, NHL.com's Corey Long reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray has been unbeatable since the end of December, stringing together six straight victories while posting an admirable .922 save percentage. The 25-year-old will need to stay sharp in order to have a shot at extending his win streak to seven games Thursday, as he'll be entering an unfavorable road matchup with a hot Tampa Bay team that's gone 5-0-1 in its last six contests.
Matthew Murray G SEA Sun 2/2/20 3:15 PM
Matthew Murray
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Murray stopped 29 of 32 shots in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Murray extended his season-long winning streak to six games with Sunday's matinee performance. The longtime No. 1 netminder for Pittsburgh, Murray took a backseat to Tristan Jarry during the first half of the season but doesn't appear ready to concede the top job outright. Murray is 6-0-0 since Christmas -- five of those wins are by a one-goal margin -- and boasts a sturdy .922 save percentage in that time. The Jarry-Murray rotation will be interesting to monitor down the stretch if the latter can sustain this level of play.
Matthew Murray G SEA Sun 2/2/20 10:41 AM
Matthew Murray
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Murray will start Sunday's matinee in Washington, Matt Vensel of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray draws the unenviable task of trying to slow down the streaking Alex Ovechkin, who comes into this one having potted 11 goals in his last five appearances. After watching Tristan Jarry wrestle away the starting job in Pittsburgh's net earlier this season, Murray is doing his best to get it back, as he enters this high-profile matchup riding a five-game winning streak.
Matthew Murray G SEA Sun 1/19/20 3:32 PM
Matthew Murray
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Murray made 34 saves Sunday in a 4-3 win over Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Murray and the Penguins trailed 3-0 just 15 minutes into the game, but Pittsburgh head coach Mike Sullivan let Murray ride it out and he was rewarded for it. Murray stopped all 22 Boston shots over the final 40 minutes and his performance allowed the Penguins to rally for the win. Murray boasts a .925 save percentage since Christmas and is 5-0-0 in that stretch, four of them one-goal wins. Tristan Jarry remains Pittsburgh's No. 1 option, but Murray can still help fantasy owners as a spot-starter.
Matthew Murray G SEA Sun 1/19/20 10:38 AM
Matthew Murray
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Murray will draw the home start for Sunday's game against the Bruins, Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray will start consecutive games for the first time since Nov. 19 and 21. The 25-year-old has been solid in his relegated No. 2 role behind Tristan Jarry, as he's gone 4-1-0 along with a 2.79 GAA and .907 save percentage in his past five starts. Murray will draw a tough matchup against the league's eighth-best offense in terms of goals per game this year (3.33).
Matthew Murray G SEA Sat 1/18/20 12:29 AM
Matthew Murray
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Murray turned aside 28 shots in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
All three goals on the night were scored on the power play as both netminders brought their 'A' games, and the one that got by Murray in the second period came through a screen as well. He's won four straight starts dating back to Dec. 28 as he adapts to life as the Penguins' backup behind Tristan Jarry, but on the season Murray still carries a mediocre 2.84 GAA and .899 save percentage.
Matthew Murray G SEA Fri 1/17/20 1:43 AM
Matthew Murray
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Murray will protect the road goal in Friday's game versus the Red Wings, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray's last outing saw him stop 28 of 31 shots in a win over the Avalanche. The 25-year-old has a favorable opponent in the Red Wings, who are averaging just 2.15 goals per game overall and a still-paltry 2.25 goals per game at home this season. Murray should be considered a favorable play in DFS given the matchup.