Peter Budaj was pulled 1:54 into the second period after giving up two goals in the Canadiens' 4-0 loss to the Sharks on Saturday night. Budaj made only nine saves. Since Carey Price has gone down, the Canadiens are 3-3-1. Dustin Tokarski blocked 20 of 22 shots in 38:06. Budaj has not been very good lately, with one plus-.900 save percentage game over his last five. He has a 2.42 goals-against average and .909 save percentage this season.

Peter Budaj was the first goalie off the ice in the morning, so he's probable to face San Jose Saturday night. He was burned for five goals on 23 shots in a loss against Phoenix on Thursday. This is Montreal's third game in four nights and it's the final contest of their West Coast road trip.

Despite giving up five goals on 23 shots against the Coyotes Thursday night, Peter Budaj will likely get the start Saturday against the Sharks. Of course the Habs could turn back to Dustin Tokarski who did so well against the Ducks Wednesday night stopping 39 shots in regualation time and six more in the shootout in a 4-3 win.

Peter Budaj allowed five goals on only 23 shots in Montreal's 5-2 loss to Phoenix Thursday night. Budaj lost his second straight game and didn't play very well. He has allowed 15 goals in his last four starts and he now has a 8-6-2 record with a 2.35 goals-against average and .911 save percentage. The Canadiens really need Carey Price back from his injury.

Peter Budaj will start in goal for a fifth consecutive time on Wednesday night against the Anaheim Ducks. "I take things day by day and try to be ready when they need me," Budaj said. "I've worked hard to be ready when I get the call and that's all I can do." He has a 2-1-1 record with Carey Price sidelined with a lower-body injury, but he's allowed 12 goals over that span.

Peter Budaj blocked 20 of 22 shots in Montreal's 2-1 loss to Los Angeles Monday night. Budaj started again for the Canadiens, because Carey Price was placed on injured reserve before the game. Price is although eligble to play on Wednesday so it is not clear who will start then for the Canadiens. Budaj now has a 8-5-2 record with a 2.20 GAA and .918 save percentage.

Peter Budaj will make his fourth straight start for Montreal on Monday. He will face the Los Angeles Kings after posting a 2-0-1 record in his last three outings. Budaj has been helping his team pick up points in the standings during Carey Price's absence with a lower-body injury, but he hasn't been playing very well from a statistical point of view.

Petr Budaj sticked aside 22 shots in Montreal's 4-3 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday night. The Canadiens jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first and then were down 3-2 in the third before tying it and winning it in overtime. Budaj has started the last three games with Carey Price injured. He has points in all three (wins in two), but he's allowed 10 goals, so clearly Montreal will have to win with its offense right now. Budaj has a 2.21 goals-against average and .918 save percentage this season.

Peter Budaj will start for Montreal on Saturday. Carey Price is dealing with a lower-body injury, which makes Budaj the de facto starter for now. Budaj has a 2.16 GAA and .920 save percentage in 16 games this season.

Peter Budaj didn't have a great night Thursday, but emerged with a 6-5 shootout win over the Penguins. Budaj allowed five goals on 32 shots in the victory, which improves his record to 7-4-2 on the season. It's uncertain when Carey Price will return from his injury and Budaj should continue to play in his absence. His GAA is 2.16 and his save percentage is .920.