Matt Murray (ice hockey, born 1994)

Matt Murray
Murray during his time with the Penguins on March 1, 2016
Born (1994-05-25) May 25, 1994
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 178 lb (81 kg; 12 st 10 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Seattle Kraken
Pittsburgh Penguins
Ottawa Senators
Toronto Maple Leafs
National team  Canada
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 for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Murray is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning back-to-back cups with the Penguins in 2016 and 2017.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Murray played four seasons with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He had a successful time with his teams. He was named to the Second All-Star Team.[1]

He was drafted 83rd overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2012 NHL entry draft. On September 4, 2013, Murray signed a two-year, $1.95 million entry-level contract to join the Penguins.[2] He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

On December 19, 2015, Pittsburgh called him up and Murray made his NHL debut, stopping 24 of 26 shots in a 2–1 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes.[3] Two days later, he earned his first NHL career win in a 5–2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.[4] On April 2, 2016, Murray stopped all 24 shots he first to earn his first NHL career shutout in a 5–2 win against the New York Islanders.[5] He helped the Penguins when they went on a run in the playoffs, serving as the backup goaltender for Marc-André Fleury. They defeated the New York Rangers, Washington Capitals, and Tampa Bay Lightning. They went on to defeat the San Jose Sharks four games to two in the Final to win the Stanley Cup.[6] On October 20, Murray signed a three-year, $3.75 million contract to stay with the Penguins.[7] He battled Fleury for starting position during the playoffs the next season. The Penguins went on to win their second straight Stanley Cup, defeatin the Nashville Predators four games to two in the Final.[8]

On October 7, 2020, the Penguins traded Murray to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Jonathan Gruden and a 2020 second-round draft pick.[9] On October 9, Murray signed a four-year, $25 million contract to stay with the Senators.[10] On November 28, 2021, the Senators decided to place Murray onto waivers and he was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Belleville Senators.[11]

On July 11, 2022, the Senators traded Murray along with a 2023 third-round draft pick, and a 2024 seventh-round draft pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs for future considerations.[12] He played 26 regular season games before being sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Toronto Marlies. On July 2, 2024, Murray signed a one-year contract to stay with the Leafs.[13]

On July 1, 2025, Murray signed a one-year, $1 million contract to join the Seattle Kraken.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "Murray, Nurse named to OHL all-star teams". The Sault Star. Archived from the original on September 28, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Penguins Sign Goaltender Matt Murray". Pittsburgh Penguins. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ↑ "Matt Murray, Conor Sheary get their first trip to the NHL". Times Leader. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Murray picks up first career win in Penguins 5-2 victory over Blue Jackets". The Beaver County Times. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Penguins rookie Murray blanks Isles". Times Herald-Record. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Penguins win Stanley Cup, defeat Sharks in Game 6". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Penguins goalie Matt Murray gets three-year extension". ESPN. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  8. ↑ "enguins repeat Stanley Cup with Game 6 win against Predators". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Ottawa Senators acquire goaltender Matt Murray from Pittsburgh". Ottawa Senators. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Senators sign Matt Murray to four-year, $25M extension". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Senators goaltender Matt Murray clears waivers, assigned to AHL". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Maple Leafs Acquire Goaltender Matt Murray In Trade With Ottawa". Toronto Maple Leafs. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Maple Leafs Re-sign Goaltender Matt Murray". Toronto Maple Leafs. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Kraken sign veteran NHL netminder Matt Murray". Seattle Kraken. Retrieved May 31, 2026.

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