Andrei Markov was obviously upset after Montreal's playoff exit Thursday night, but he also attempted to look on the bright side.

"It doesn't matter where you place in the regular season," said Markov. "When you don't get through the first round, everybody's disappointed. It's not easy, but at the same time, we have a good young group of guys who will improve next year, so we have a good future." The Canadiens won the Northeast Division this season after finishing with the worst record in the Eastern Conference a year ago. It wasn't a pretty end to the 2013 campaign, as they were quickly eliminated in five games by Ottawa, but Montreal still has plenty to proud of going into next season. Markov should also be pleased that he managed to appear in all 48 games during the regular season and all five matches in the playoffs after struggling with injuries the past three years.

Andrei Markov had a goal and an assist on Saturday.

Markov had been limited to just 20 games in his previous two seasons and 65 contests in his previous three campaigns coming into 2013. However, he managed in play in all 48 of Montreal's games this season and was among the league's top defensemen with 10 goals and 30 points.

If the game between the Canadiens and the Maple Leafs meant nothing, the Habs would likely have given veteran reargaurd Andrei Markov the night off.

However, that is not the case. The Habs still have a chance to win the Northeast Divsion and finish second in the Eastern Conference. Look for Markov to dress Saturday.

Andrei Markov is the Montreal Canadiens' nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

Markov is an obvious choice for the Canadiens' nominee, given that he was limited to just 65 games coming into this season. Markov's career was temporarily derailed due to knee problems, but at the age of 34, he's bounced back with nine goals and 27 points in 45 games this season.

Andrei Markov had a goal and an assist in a 5-1 victory Thursday night.

P.K. Subban scored his 11th goal and registered his 23rd assist of the season. Alex Galchenyuk, Brendan Gallagher, and Rene Bourque each scored a goal for Montreal. Max Pacioretty recorded two assists.

Andrei Markov had a minus-3 rating in Montreal's 6-5 shootout win over Boston on Wednesday night.

He and Alexei Emelin were on the ice for all four of the Bruins' even-strength goals. However, Markov came up big on Montreal's power play very late in the third period when he scored the game-tying goal to send the contest into overtime. Markov has been churning out points fairly regularly this season, but the goal was his first since Feb. 25. He has 12 points in his last 15 games.

Andrei Markov scored once in the Canadiens' 2-1 "road" loss Monday night in Kanata.

The oft-injured Markov is an integral part of the Montreal offense, especially on with the man advantage. The Russian native now has 11 points in 19 games on the season. Good job if you took a gamble on him during draft day.

Andrei Markov's overtime goal broke a 3-3 tie and lifted the Montreal Canadiens to victory Sunday.

The goal, incredibly, was Markov's fourth of the campaign, proving how important he is to the Habs when healthy. Brendan Gallagher, Brandon Prust and Ryan White all found the back of the net in the victory while Alex Galchenyuk picked up two assists.

Andrei Markov scored a goal and added an assist in the Canadiens' 4-1 victory over Washington Thursday night.

Markov has done a good job of reminding hockey fans how great a player he is when healthy after recording three goals and an assist over his past two contests. Tomas Plekanec, Brian Gionta and Josh Gorges all found the back of the net in the victory while Max Pacioretty and Raphael Diaz drew two assists apiece.

Andrei Markov scored two goals Tuesday as the Canadiens upended Florida by a score of 4-1.

The oft-injured Markov is an integral part of the Montreal offence and the team is clearly more dangerous with him in the lineup. Rookie Alex Galchenyuk scored his first goal of the season in the win while Tomas Plekanec tallied his first of the season as well.