Peter Budaj allowed just one goal on 34 shots Thursday as the Canadiens outgunned the Jets by a score of 4-1. Budaj was given the starting assignment due to the fact he had family in attendance for the game and he certainly didn't disappoint them. The Canadiens' backup improves his record to 6-1-1 with the win.

Peter Budaj will be in Montreal's crease for Thursday night's home game against Winnipeg. His parents are in town to see him play, which coach Michel Therrien admitted did influence his decision to give him the nod, but Carey Price also started in Wednesday's loss to Philadelphia. Budaj has provided the Canadiens with solid goaltending this season when he's been called upon.

Peter Budaj came in on relief and ended up with the win Wednesday night in the Canadiens' 6-5 shootout victory over the Bruins. Just what you want from your back-up netminder. Budaj entered the game late in the second period down 4-2 and sticked aside 14-of-15 shots he faced in 23:42. Ultimately, this was a decision that saved the game for Montreal, as Carey Price just didn't have it, giving up four goals on 26 shots.

Peter Budaj allowed two goals on 16 shots in a 5-3 win over the Panthers on Sunday. Budaj was rarely tested in this game, as the Canadiens jumped out to a 4-0 lead and shifted into cruise control thereafter. Credit coach Michel Therrien for identifying a good opportunity in the schedule to use his backup netminder.

Peter Budaj stopped 31 of 34 shots against the Bruins Sunday as the Canadiens scored a 4-3 comeback victory. After the strenuous night Carey Price experienced in giving up seven goals to the Penguins Saturday it's no surprise Budaj got the call, but it is somewhat alarming that he walked away with a victory. He's still nothing more than a handcuff for Price owners.

Peter Budaj recorded a shutout in the Canadiens' 3-0 victory over the Hurricanes Monday night. Budaj stopped 18 out of 19 shots in Saturday's win over the Flyers and was perfect tonight against the Hurricanes at the Bell Centre. However, Carey Price (flu) is expected to get the start tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden vs the Rangers. He's missed the past two games now.

Despite Carey Price's improving health, the Montreal Canadiens seem content to roll with Peter Budaj in net on Monday. Doesn't seem like a bad plan since Budaj stopped 18 out of 19 shots as the Habs beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Saturday. He'll go for his second win of 2013 on Monday against the improving Carolina Hurricanes.

Peter Budaj saved 18 of 19 shots in a 4-1 victory Saturday. Budaj was making a rare start in relief of Carey Price, who is day-to-day with the stomach flu. This was Budaj's third game and first victory of the season.

Peter Budaj will get the start Saturday night against Tampa as Carey Price has come down with the stomach flu. Robert Mayer has been called up from Hamilton to back Budaj up Saturday, Adjust your goaltending rotation accordingly.

Peter Budaj was two seconds away from earning his first win. Instead, he got the Habs a point, as they ended up losing in the shootout. The good news for the Canadiens is that Budaj was much better (36 saves) in his second start; the bad news is he wasn't able to steal a win when the game started tailspinning away. "I felt good," said Budaj, who made 36 saves. "Obviously, I let in four goals and I'd want a few back, but I made a few saves and had some big stops on the PK. It's a tough way to go, but at least we got one point."