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During his first full professional season in [[2014–15 AHL season|2014–15]], on March 8, 2015, Murray set an AHL record for the longest shutout streak by not allowing any goals for 304 minutes and 11 seconds. The previous record of 268:17 was held by [[Barry Brust]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://theahl.com/murray-sets-shutout-streak-record-at-304-11-p196662 |title=Murray sets shutout streak record at 304:11 |publisher=''[[American Hockey League]]'' |date=March 8, 2015 |accessdate=March 10, 2015}}</ref> On March 22, Murray recorded his tenth shutout of the season, breaking a record for rookie AHL goaltenders set by [[Gordie Bell]] in 1942–43.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://theahl.com/penguins-murray-sets-another-record-p196938 |title=Penguins' Murray sets another record |publisher=''[[American Hockey League]]'' |date=March 23, 2015 |accessdate=March 23, 2015}}</ref> He would finish the regular season with 12 shutouts. Murray capped his standout rookie season by sweeping the AHL awards, he was selected to the AHL First All-Star Team and Rookie Team, while winning the [[Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Award|Baz Bastien Memorial Award]] as the League's best goaltender and the [[Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award]] as best rookie.
During his first full professional season in [[2014–15 AHL season|2014–15]], on March 8, 2015, Murray set an AHL record for the longest shutout streak by not allowing any goals for 304 minutes and 11 seconds. The previous record of 268:17 was held by [[Barry Brust]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://theahl.com/murray-sets-shutout-streak-record-at-304-11-p196662 |title=Murray sets shutout streak record at 304:11 |publisher=''[[American Hockey League]]'' |date=March 8, 2015 |accessdate=March 10, 2015}}</ref> On March 22, Murray recorded his tenth shutout of the season, breaking a record for rookie AHL goaltenders set by [[Gordie Bell]] in 1942–43.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://theahl.com/penguins-murray-sets-another-record-p196938 |title=Penguins' Murray sets another record |publisher=''[[American Hockey League]]'' |date=March 23, 2015 |accessdate=March 23, 2015}}</ref> He would finish the regular season with 12 shutouts. Murray capped his standout rookie season by sweeping the AHL awards, he was selected to the AHL First All-Star Team and Rookie Team, while winning the [[Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Award|Baz Bastien Memorial Award]] as the League's best goaltender and the [[Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award]] as best rookie.


In the [[2015–16 NHL season|2015–16]] season, Murray was recalled from the AHL for the first time to the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 15, 2015 and made his [[National Hockey League|NHL]] debut on December 19, 2015 in a 2–1 loss against the [[Carolina Hurricanes]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Penguins Recall Goaltender Matt Murray and Forwards Conor Sheary and Kevin Porter|url=http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=792832|publisher=''Pittsburgh Penguins''|date=December 15, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=3 Impressions: Canes 2, Pens 1|url=http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=793655|publisher=''Pittsburgh Penguins''|date=December 19, 2015}}</ref>
In the [[2015–16 NHL season|2015–16]] season, Murray was recalled from the AHL for the first time to the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 15, 2015 and made his [[National Hockey League|NHL]] debut on December 19, 2015 in a 2–1 loss against the [[Carolina Hurricanes]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Penguins Recall Goaltender Matt Murray and Forwards Conor Sheary and Kevin Porter|url=http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=792832|publisher=''Pittsburgh Penguins''|date=December 15, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=3 Impressions: Canes 2, Pens 1|url=http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=793655|publisher=''Pittsburgh Penguins''|date=December 19, 2015}}</ref> Murray was recalled again by the Pittsburgh Penguins on February 21, 2016<ref>{{cite web|title=Penguins Recall Goaltender Matt Murray|url=http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=869770|publisher=''Pittsburgh Penguins''|date=February 21, 2016}}</ref> and started nine games to finish the season. On April 19, 2016 the 21-year old Murray made his NHL playoff debut, allowing just 1 goal as the Penguins defeated the [[New York Rangers]] 3-1. <ref>{{cite web|title=Matt Murray wins playoff debut|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/matt-murray-wins-playoff-debut/c-280388792|publisher=''NHL''|date=April 20, 2016}}</ref> Two days later, on April 21, Murray recorded his first NHL playoffs shutout in a 5-0 win over the Rangers. <ref>{{cite web|title='Mature beyond his years,' Murray lifts Penguins|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/murray-gets-shutout-for-penguins/c-2804233222|publisher=''NHL''|date=April 21, 2016}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==

Revision as of 06:52, 22 April 2016

Matt Murray
Born (1994-05-25) May 25, 1994 (age 30)
Thunder Bay, ON, CAN
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL draft 83rd overall, 2012
Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career 2014–present

Matthew Murray (born May 25, 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He currently plays with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League (NHL). Murray was selected by the Penguins in the third round (83rd overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

With the Penguins in 2016.

Murray played major junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. On September 4, 2013, Murray was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.[1]

During his first full professional season in 2014–15, on March 8, 2015, Murray set an AHL record for the longest shutout streak by not allowing any goals for 304 minutes and 11 seconds. The previous record of 268:17 was held by Barry Brust.[2] On March 22, Murray recorded his tenth shutout of the season, breaking a record for rookie AHL goaltenders set by Gordie Bell in 1942–43.[3] He would finish the regular season with 12 shutouts. Murray capped his standout rookie season by sweeping the AHL awards, he was selected to the AHL First All-Star Team and Rookie Team, while winning the Baz Bastien Memorial Award as the League's best goaltender and the Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award as best rookie.

In the 2015–16 season, Murray was recalled from the AHL for the first time to the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 15, 2015 and made his NHL debut on December 19, 2015 in a 2–1 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes.[4][5] Murray was recalled again by the Pittsburgh Penguins on February 21, 2016[6] and started nine games to finish the season. On April 19, 2016 the 21-year old Murray made his NHL playoff debut, allowing just 1 goal as the Penguins defeated the New York Rangers 3-1. [7] Two days later, on April 21, Murray recorded his first NHL playoffs shutout in a 5-0 win over the Rangers. [8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L T/OT MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2010–11 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 28 8 11 3 1377 87 1 3.79 .887
2011–12 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 36 13 19 1 1912 130 0 4.08 .876
2012–13 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 53 26 19 4 2910 178 1 3.67 .894 6 2 4 381 17 1 2.67 .910
2013–14 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 49 32 11 6 2984 128 6 2.57 .921 9 4 5 547 24 1 2.63 .915
2013–14 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 1 0 1 0 60 2 0 2.00 .920 1 0 0 20 0 0 0.00 1.000
2014–15 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 40 25 10 3 2321 61 12 1.58 .941 8 4 4 456 18 1 2.37 .923
2015–16 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 13 9 2 1 749 25 1 2.00 .930 2 2 0 120 1 1 0.5 .979
NHL totals 13 9 2 1 749 25 1 2.00 .930 2 2 0 120 1 1 0.5 .979

International

Year Team Event Result GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2012 Canada WJC18 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 7 4 3 0 421 19 0 2.72 .920
Junior totals 7 4 3 0 421 19 0 2.72 .920

Awards and honours

Award Year
OHL Second All-Star Team 2013–14 [9]
AHL All-Rookie Team 2014–15 [10]
AHL Best GAA (1.58) 2014–15 [11]
AHL Best SVS% (.941) 2014–15 [11]
Harry Holmes Memorial AwardAHL Fewest team goals allowed 2014–15 [12]
Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial AwardAHL Rookie of the Year 2014–15 [13]
Baz Bastien Memorial AwardAHL Best Goaltender 2014–15 [14]
AHL First All-Star Team 2014–15 [15]

References

  1. ^ "Penguins sign Goaltender Matt Murray". Pittsburgh Penguins. 2013-09-04. Retrieved 2013-09-04. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "Murray sets shutout streak record at 304:11". American Hockey League. March 8, 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ "Penguins' Murray sets another record". American Hockey League. March 23, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "Penguins Recall Goaltender Matt Murray and Forwards Conor Sheary and Kevin Porter". Pittsburgh Penguins. December 15, 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "3 Impressions: Canes 2, Pens 1". Pittsburgh Penguins. December 19, 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Penguins Recall Goaltender Matt Murray". Pittsburgh Penguins. February 21, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ "Matt Murray wins playoff debut". NHL. April 20, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ "'Mature beyond his years,' Murray lifts Penguins". NHL. April 21, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ "Murray, Nurse named to OHL all-star teams". Sault Star. 2014-05-14. Retrieved 2014-05-14. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  10. ^ "Murray Named to 2014–15 AHL All-Rookie Team". Pittsburgh Penguins. 2015-05-02. Retrieved 2015-05-02. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ a b "After top goalie and rookie nods, Matt Murray to start 2015–16 in AHL". The Hockey News. 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2015-04-01. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ "Matt Murray, Jeff Zatkoff Win AHL'S Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award". Pittsburgh Penguins. 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2015-04-01. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ "Murray named AHL's rookie of the year". American Hockey League. 2015-05-02. Retrieved 2015-05-02. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ "Murray Named Winner of Baz Bastien Award". Pittsburgh Penguins. 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2015-04-01. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ "First, Second Team AHL All-Stars named". American Hockey League. 2015-05-02. Retrieved 2015-05-02. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
Awards
Preceded by Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award
2014–15
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award
2014–15
(with Jeff Zatkoff)
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Award
2014–15
Succeeded by
Incumbent