Jaroslav Halak News

Marc-Andre Bergeron scored late in the third period to tie it, then again in overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Thrashers on Monday night.

Hey, if you set up Mathieu Darche for his first Bulldog's hat-trick you're doing something right! I love the decision to come back with Jaroslav Halak after his masterful 40 save performance.

On the heels of a five-game losing streak, the Montreal Canadiens received an early gift from jolly ol' Saint Nick - a healthy and ready-to-go Andrei Markov patrolling their blue line.

A A He could never be accused of being jolly, he is far more svelte than rotund, and, as he reminded us this week, his Christmas doesn't arrive until Jan.

Eds: APNewsNow. Canadiens 3, Islanders 0. AP Photo NYKK101, NYKK105 UNIONDALE, N.Y. Jaroslav Halak made 40 saves for his first shutout of the season, and Andrei Markov scored two of Montreal's three-power play goals after missing more than two months with a leg injury in the Canadiens' 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night.

Hoping to avoid setting a season-high losing streak, the Montreal Canadiens head to a venue where they've enjoyed plenty of recent success for tonight's clash with the New York Islanders.

Devils center Patrik Elias has watched teammate Martin Brodeur reach a plethora of milestones over the last few years.

The Canadiens, who have dropped four straight games by one goal, could use a prolonged scoring streak by Mike Cammalleri.

AstheMontreal Canadiens prepare to face the New Jersey Devils tonight, the focus will be on a goaltender, and it's not Martin Brodeur, who is in position to break Terry Sawchuk's NHL record for career shutouts.

And why doesn't anyone ever demand to be traded TO Montreal? Someone like, say, Ovechkin or Kovalchuk? If you or I were Jaroslav Halak, wouldn't we want to play more or be traded? That's the nature of every backup goalie.

The Slovakians have always had top-end talent, especially at the forward position, but a lack of depth, particularly in goal, has always kept them from joining the usual suspects among the favourites for the Olympic hockey tournament.

It appears Canadiens general manager Jaroslav Halak wants to play more and general manager Bob Gainey is willing to accomodate him if the right offer comes along.

Since last season ended, goaltender John Grahame has played just about anywhere you or I could in a local men's league.

Despite losing its last game, the Montreal Canadiens are satisfied with how they've been playing.

Game Story: Embarrassment all around for the Senators. They went 0-for-7 on the power play and allowed the Canadiens to score on their only two power play chances.

Stupid, stupid, stupid rumor regarding the Red Wings, per Sportsnet: December 10, Sportsnet : The Montreal Canadiens are actively shopping back-up goaltender Jaroslav Halak.

Marc-AndrA© Fleury and the Pittsburgh Penguins will try to make it three wins in a row over the Canadiens this season when they roll into Montreal on Thursday.

Montreal 4 Ottawa 1 posted by Rocket All Habs Early this season, on these pages, it was forecasted that Canadiens fans were in for a rollercoaster of a ride following this team.

Jaroslav Halak made 45 saves, and Tomas Plekanec had three assists as the Montreal Canadiens extended their winning streak to three with a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.

Sens forward Alexei Kovalev will face off against his former team for the first time tonight.