It's probable that backup Peter Budaj will get the start for Montreal Thursday night against Buffalo. Carey Price stopped 21 of 23 shots in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Boston and the Canadiens are back in action Saturday versus Toronto, so it's logical to believe that he will get Thursday's match off to rest from the bench. Budaj was burned for five goals on 27 shots during his last appearance in Montreal's crease on Jan. 30 in Ottawa.