Hockey roundup: Martone close to Flyers' debut; Maple Leafs fire GM Treliving

Former Michigan State Spartan Porter Martone could make his NHL debut on Tuesday when the Philadelphia Flyers face the Washington Capitals in Washington. Martone signed a three-year, entry-level contract Sunday, one day after his college season ended with Michigan State's 4-3 overtime loss to Wisconsin in the Worcester Regional final of the NCAA Tournament. "We had expectations there at Michigan State to go on a deep run and hopefully make the Frozen Four," Martone told nhl.

com. "I loved our game and it was an unfortunate loss to Wisconsin. ...

but when I woke up the morning, it was kind of you get thinking to what's the next step. "And to have the opportunity to come here with the Flyers and help them on a playoff push, I think it was a no-brainer for me. I'm really excited to be here.

" Philadelphia (37-24-12) has won three straight and is tied with the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators with 86 points, two points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference "Just the way he plays the game, having a guy like that in our lineup," Flyers coach Rick Tocchet told nhl. com. "I'm not going to put the tag on him, but somebody's talking about, like, a Corey Perry type of guy.