Raleigh, NC - Spencer Martin, the 28-year-old goaltender, is preparing to make his third start with the Carolina Hurricanes as they face off against the Chicago Blackhawks this evening. Martin has impressed with his performances in his first two games, allowing just three goals in total against the Boston Bruins and Vegas Golden Knights.

Martin's consecutive victories mark him as the 11th goalie in franchise history to achieve such a feat. His upcoming start against the struggling Chicago Blackhawks, who have the lowest goals per game average in the league at 2.07, bodes well for the Hurricanes.

The decision to start Martin for a third game may have been influenced by Pyotr Kochetkov's absence at the morning skate due to illness. Frederik Andersen, who is not yet ready for game action, stood in as the backup goalie during the practice session. Andersen's progress is being closely monitored, with today marking just his second full team skate since being cleared for on-ice activities.

Head coach Rod Brind'Amour seems content with the team's recent performances, hinting at no changes to the skaters' lineup in front of Martin. The Hurricanes are riding a two-game winning streak, having outscored their opponents 8-2 in those matchups against Arizona and Vegas.

Martin's consistent performance and the team's recent success have set the stage for an exciting matchup against the Blackhawks, as the Hurricanes look to extend their winning streak with Martin guarding the net.