Montreal Canadiens' Brian Gionta (C)celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with team-mates Andrei Markov (L), Tomas Plekanec and Mike Cammalleri (R) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto October 1, 2009.

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Ottawa Senators' Alex Kovalev, center, is jostled by Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price, left, and Andrei Markov during the first period of a preseason NHL preseason game in Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009.

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UNIONDALE, NY - APRIL 02: Andrei MArkov #79 (L) and Saku Koivu #11 (R) of the Montreal Canadiens celebrate a second period goal against the New York Islanders on April 2, 2009 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The Canadiens defeated the Islanders 5-1.

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UNIONDALE, NY - APRIL 02: Mathieu Schneider #24 (L) of the Montreal Canadiens scores a fiirst period power play goal against the New York Islanders and is joined by Andrei Markov #79 (R) on April 2, 2009 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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MONTREAL- MARCH 31: Andrei Markov #79 of the Montreal Canadiens and Dustin Byfuglien #33 of the Chicago Blackhawks chase the puck into the corner during the NHL game at the Bell Centre March 31, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Blackhawks 4-1.

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov (C) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with teammates during the second period of NHL hockey action in Montreal March 31, 2009.

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MONTREAL- MARCH 31: Saku Koivu #11 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates his second period goal with teammates Andrei Markov #79, Alexei Kovalev #27 and Alex Tanguay #13 during the NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Bell Centre March 31, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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MONTREAL- MARCH 31: Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens stops the puck as Dustin Byfuglien #33 of the Chicago Blackhawks is defended by Andrei Markov #79 of the Canadiens during the NHL game at the Bell Centre March 31, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Montreal Canadiens' Alex Kovalev (R) skates in to celebrate a goal with teammates Saku Koivu (11), Mike Komisarek (2nd L) and Andrei Markov (L) during second period NHL hockey action against Buffalo Sabres in Montreal March 28, 2009.

Montreal Canadiens' Alexei Kovalev (L) celebrates his goal with teammates Saku Koivu (C) and Andrei Markov during first period NHL hockey action against Tampa Bay Lightning in Montreal March 26, 2009.

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New York Rangers' Chris Drury is checked against Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price by Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 17, 2009, in Montreal.

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MONTREAL- MARCH 10: Glen Metropolit #15 celebrates his second period goal with Andrei Markov #79 of the Montreal Canadiens during the game against the Edmonton Oilers at the Bell Centre on March 10, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Oilers 4-3 in overtime.

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Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov, right, of Russia, celebrates a goal against the San Jose Sharks with teammates Alex Kovalev, left, of Russia, Tomas Plekanec (14) of Czech Republic, and Mathieu Schneider, center, and another teammate (obscured) during first-period NHL hockey game acti...

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mathieu Schneider (C) celebrates his game winning goal against the Philadelphia Flyers with teammates Alex Kovalev (L) and Andrei Markov (R) during the overtime period of their NHL hockey game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 27, 2009.

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov, left, of Russia, skates towards Mathieu Schneider who scored the game winning goal with a slap shot in the over time period of an NHL hockey game with the Philadelphia Flyers, Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia. The Canadiens won 4-3.

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Philadelphia Flyers left wing Scottie Upshall, center, collides with Montreal Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak, of the Czech Republic, after taking a shot on goal in the over time period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia.

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Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov, center, celebrates with teammates Andrei Kostitsyn, left, Tomas Plekanec, right, from the Czech Republic, and Alex Kovalev, of Russia, after scoring the second goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal...

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Newly reacquired Montreal Canadiens' Mathieu Schneider, left, is congratulated by teammates Andrei Markov, center, and Matt D'Agostini after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators' during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009.

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov, center, of Russia, steals the puck from Colorado Avalanche left winger Ryan Smyth as Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak, back, of Slovakia, looks on in the third period of the Canadiens' 4-2 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Friday, Feb...

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Montreal Canadiens' goaltender, Carey Price, center, makes a save on Los Angeles Kings', Dustin Brown as Canadiens' Andrei Markov, left, looks for the rebound during third period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Saturday Jan. , 31, 2009.

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MONTREAL- JANUARY 31: Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens stops the puck on an attempt by Dustin Brown #23 of the Los Angeles Kings at the Bell Centre on January 31, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Kings 4-3.

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MONTREAL- JANUARY 31: Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens stops the puck on an attempt by Dustin Brown #23 of the Los Angeles Kings at the Bell Centre on January 31, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Kings 4-3.

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MONTREAL- JANUARY 31: Michal Handzus #26 of the Los Angeles Kings scores a goal on Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on January 31, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov, center, of Russia, blocks a shot by Florida Panthers' Jay Bouwmeester (4) as goaltender Craig Anderson, left, defends in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla. , Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009.

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov (R) reacts as the Tampa Bay Lightning, including Vincent Lecavalier (4), Martin St. Louis and Vaclav Prospal (20), celebrate a third period goal during an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Florida January 27, 2009.