Halak will start in net Friday against the Canadiens, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Halak continues to perform well in net, earning his fifth save of the season Monday by setting aside 31 of the 33 shots he faced to up his save percentage to .927 and move his GAA to 1.91 on the season. He'll look to keep things rolling Friday against a Canadiens club that has now lost three of its last four games.