Peter Budaj hopes to be back with the Montreal Canadiens next season. "I have one year left in my contract and I hope to play here," he said. Budaj stayed stapled to the bench during the playoffs even though number one netminder Carey Price wasn't able to play due to injury. Montreal chose to ride Dustin Tokarski instead and he played brilliantly while Price was sidelined. Budaj has been a decent backup for the Canadiens over the past three seasons, but the revelation of Tokarski could make the team reassess the situation.

Peter Budaj may have been disappointed about not starting in Game 2 against New York, but he helped get Dustin Tokarski ready for his playoff debut on Monday night. "He supported me all day," said Tokarski after he made 27 saves in a 3-1 loss to the Rangers. The Canadiens decided to give Tokarski a look because he has enjoyed success in big moments before throughout his career at the junior and minor-league levels. Budaj also hasn't enjoyed much success at the NHL level during the postseason, with an .843 save percentage and a 5.13 goals-against average in seven appearances. It's unclear who will get the start for Montreal in Game 3 on Thursday.

Peter Budaj stopped only five of eight shots directed his way in the third period Saturday. Budaj replaced Carey Price to start the third period in the opening game of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Final with the Habs trailing 4-1. Budaj could not stop the onslaught as the Rangers eventually won 7-2. Game 2 will be on Monday and unless Price is hurt, he will get the start in goal for Montreal.

Montreal goaltender Peter Budaj was tagged with a loss in a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Blackhawks Wednesday night. Budaj has been an effective backup for the Habs this season, though he was just okay in this contest, stopping 25 of 28 shots in the loss. His record now stands at 10-8-3 while his GAA is 2.51 and his save percentage is .908.

Peter Budaj will play between the pipes on Wednesday against Chicago. If everything goes according to plan, then that will be Budaj's final start of the regular season. He has a 2.49 GAA and .910 save percentage in 23 games in 2013-14.

Peter Budaj will get the call for Montreal on Friday in Ottawa. The Canadiens will likely go back to Carey Price for Saturday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. Adjust your lineup accordingly.

Peter Budaj was excellent for Montreal on Monday night as the Habs upended Boston for a 2-1 shootout win. Budaj kicked out 28 of 29 shots in regulation and overtime, but wasn't rewarded for his efforts until the team prevailed in the shootout. His record improves to 9-8-2 with the victory while his GAA is 2.41 and his save percentage is .910.

Peter Budaj will get the nod for Montreal on Monday against Boston. Budaj has faced the Bruins two times this season and he's defeated them once. The Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night, so Carey Price will be back in goal for that game.

Peter Budaj stopped 28 of 32 shots in the Habs' 4-1 loss to the Bruins on Wednesday night. The Habs backup has now lost four straight games, dropping his record to .500 for the first time this season.

The Montreal Canadiens will start Peter Budaj on Wednesday. Budaj has been serving as Montreal's starter while Carey Price recovers from a lower-body injury. Budaj turned aside just nine of 11 shots on Saturday before being pulled.