Budaj will start between the posts Thursday against the Canadians, Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj has been spectacular his last two outings, putting away 43 of 43 shots en route to consecutive victories. The 34-year-old netminder will have a tough task ahead of him when he faces a Canadians' team that boasts the NHL's best record (11-1-1).