Peter Budaj turned aside 31 of the 33 shots he faced in a 3-2 loss to the Capitals on Saturday. If you are in need of wins in your fantasy leagues stay far away from Peter Budaj. The Montreal Canadiens are in last place in the Eastern Conference and would reasonably benefit from staying there.

Peter Budaj kicked out 29 of 33 shots in a 4-1 defeat Saturday. Budaj has lost three straight games, giving him a 3-7-3 record this season. He allowed two goals on 10 shots in the second period.

Peter Budaj might start in Saturday's game. Nothing is set in stone yet and the odds of Budaj getting a start might be linked to Carey Price's performance on Friday. Budaj has a 2.81 GAA and .907 save percentage in 12 starts this season.

Peter Budaj saved 36 of 38 shots in regulation in a 3-2 shootout loss Saturday. Budaj surrendered three goals in six shootout rounds. He has lost five of his last six starts.

Peter Budaj allowed three goals on 36 shots in the Canadiens' 3-2 OT loss to the Buffalo Sabres Monday night. Valiant effort by the Canadiens to force OT tonight in Buffalo but they were not able to get the win for Budaj- he made 33 saves & deserved a better fate.

Peter Budaj will start in Monday's game against Buffalo. Budaj has a 2.89 GAA and .901 save percentage in 10 starts this season. However, he has been dominant against the Sabres over his career with a 1.84 GAA and .933 save percentage in four games.

Peter Budaj wasn't sharp, but he didn't need to be as the Montreal Canadiens topped the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Thursday night. The backup allowed three goals on 27 shots. He gave up the first in the game in the first period, and the game was tied 2-2 entering the third, but the Habs busted out to give him the easy victory. Montreal has two wins over its last nine games.

Peter Budaj will make a rare start for Montreal on Thursday night. His last one came on Feb. 26 in a 4-1 loss to Florida, but he has appeared in just nine games this season. Budaj doesn't have any fantasy value because Carey Price starts practically every game.

Peter Budaj allowed four goals on 32 shots Sunday as the Canadiens dropped a 4-2 decision to Florida. Budaj got the call in this contest to give typical starter Carey Price a rest as he struggles through some tough times. Expect Price to be back in goal for Montreal's next game.

Backup Peter Budaj will get a rare start in goal Sunday when the Montreal Canadiens visit the Florida Panthers. Some will see this as a sign of capitulation by the Canadiens as they position themselves for a high draft pick. But it could be a recognition that first-string goalie Carey Price, loser of five of his past six games, is mentally and physically spent.