Budaj went went 8-1-1 with a 2.28 GAA and .908 SV% in a backup role last season. He will face the high-octane Oilers offence tonight. Edmonton has scored 11 goals in their first three games.

Budaj went went 8-1-1 with a 2.28 GAA and .908 SV% in a backup role last season. He will face the high-octane Oilers offence tonight. Edmonton has scored 11 goals in their first three games.

Budaj finished the regular season with a 8-1-1 with a 2.28 GAA and .908 SV%. This is a crucial game for Budaj to be coming in for and it won't be easy for the Habs to keep the series alive.

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Budaj will start his first game since April 17th. He has lost his last three starts. Tonight's game with the Leafs is likely just a preview of the first round matchup so there is no reason for the Habs to start Price.

Carey Price obviously needs the mental break after allowing 9 goals in his last two games. Saturday at Toronto he didn't make it past 11 minutes and last night vs. Philly he was pulled at just under 40 minutes.

He is 6-1-1 with a 2.28 GAA and .917 SV% as Carey Price's backup this season.

Budaj has been great as Carey Price's backup this season. He is 6-1-1 with a 2.28 GAA and .917 SV% this season. He has a strong matchup tomorrow vs. the Sabres. He is worth a look if you need a spot-start.

Budaj has played very well as Carey Price's backup this season. He is 5-1-1 with a 2.47 GAA and .906 SV%. He has a good matchup vs. a slumping Jets team.

Budaj has won each of his last three starts while posting a 1.34 GAA and .944 SV%. He has a great matchup vs. the Panthers tonight, he should make for a good spot start.