Budaj allowed two goals on 27 shots during Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj was able to limit the highest-scoring offense in the league, but couldn't steal the victory in what would have been his fourth win in December. Even in a losing effort, the netminder has continued to show glimpses of must-start status, followed by ugly losses in the month. However, the 34-year-old is trending in the right direction, allowing just three total goals in his last three appearances.