News:Carey Price (second-degree MCL sprain) will not need surgery and is looking at a six-week recovery period, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: In any case, Carey Price expects to be fully healthy by the time training camp rolls around and the fact that he will not need an offseason procedure on his knee supports that notion.
News:Carey Price has been diagnosed with a second-degree MCL sprain, lapresse.ca's Marc Antoine Godin reports.
Analysis:Carey Price injured his knee in Game 4 of the Canadiens' first-round playoff series against the Senators. A second-degree sprain means he will likely be out for an extended period of time, though he should be ready for the start of the 2013-14 season.
News:Carey Price (lower body) will not be available to play Thursday night against Ottawa, the Hockey Inside Out blog reports. The Canadiens are also saying that Price will be unavailable for the rest of the series against the Senators.
Analysis: As a result, the Habs will turn to Peter Budaj for the rest of the series, with Carey Price's status beyond that unclear should the team advance. Robert Mayer is in line to serve as the team's backup goalie.
News: The Canadiens have listed Carey Price (lower body) as day-to-day, according to the team's official Twitter page.
Analysis:Carey Price exited Tuesday's game due to the injury, but it appears there is a chance he will be able to play Thursday. Expect the Canadiens to update his status leading up to the start of Thursday's Game 5.
News:Carey Price left Tuesday's Game 4 against Ottawa before overtime due to a lower-body injury, according to Conor McKenna of TSN 690.
Analysis: Peter Budaj entered and gave up the game-winner to Kyle Turris. Keep an eye out for more news on the severity of Carey Price's injury as we go forward, but he must have been feeling pretty rough to not have come out for OT.
News:Carey Price will start in net Tuesday night in Game 4 against the Senators, Ian Mendes of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis:Carey Price had a rough game Sunday, letting in six goals on 30 shots, but will get the call again Tuesday in Ottawa. Judging by his comment, head coach Michel Therrien appears confident in Price, but another performance like Sunday's will see Habs fans put some serious pressure on Therrien to make a change.
News:Carey Price let in six goals on 30 shots in a Game 3 loss to the Senators on Sunday.
Analysis:Carey Price has not performed well in two out of three playoff games this far. This is a concern, as he only had a .905 save percentage during the regular season.
News:Carey Price stopped 29 of 30 shots Friday night in Montreal's win over Ottawa in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series.
Analysis:Carey Price had one stretch late in the second period when he made three beauties while the Senators were on the power play to preserve Montreal's one-goal lead. Less than a minute after the successful penalty kill, Michael Ryder gave the Canadiens a two-goal lead. With several Montreal forwards missing Friday's game, the Canadiens needed their backstop in top form and got it Friday. Game 3 is scheduled for Sunday in Ottawa.
News:Carey Price led the team out for Friday's pregame warmups, indicating he'll start Game 2 against the Senators, Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: The Habs are expected to turn to Carey Price again Friday after the 25-year-old gave up four goals 31 shots in Thursday's series opener. He allowed just five goals in three starts against Ottawa during the regular season.
News:Carey Price allowed four goals on 31 shots in Thursday's playoff-opening loss to the Senators.
Analysis: The Canadiens had a great year overall, but they sort of backed into the playoffs, and Carey Price -- who went 4-7-0 with a 3.49 GAA and .876 save mark in April -- was a big part of that. He'll need to get it back on track soon, as Craig Anderson and the Senators looked great in this one.
News:Carey Price will start in goal for Montreal when its first-round playoff series drops Thursday night against Ottawa, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: It will have been over a week since we last saw Carey Price in the cage. He stumbled pretty badly down the stretch, but was good in a win over Winnipeg and is clearly the Canadiens' best goalie.
News:Carey Price picked up just his second win in his last eight games Thursday, stopping 23 of 25 in a 5-2 victory over the Jets.
Analysis: That's more like what the Habs wanted to see from Carey Price, who came into Winnipeg and won a game that was extremely important to the Jets, who are now eliminated from the playoffs.
News:Carey Price will get the start Thursday against the Jets, Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse reports.
Analysis:Carey Price has been going through a rough stretch lately, giving up 19 goals in his last five games, but will try to right the ship Thursday in Winnipeg before the playoffs begin.
News:Carey Price allowed three goals on 24 shots Tuesday in a 3-2 loss against the Devils.
Analysis: He's now lost six of his last seven outings, not an inspiring stretch to lead into the playoffs. He's also seen his ratios plunge in that time -- worst of all his save percentage, down from .916 on April 6 to .904 after Tuesday's loss.
News:Carey Price will start Tuesday's game against the Devils, the Canadiens' official site reports.
Analysis: The Habs, who continue to jostle for playoff seeding in the Eastern Conference, turn to Carey Price on Tuesday after seeing him allow five goals in a loss to the Caps on Saturday. He's lost five of six games, and the Habs have to be hoping that Price can turn things around this week, with the postseason looming.
News:Carey Price made 20 saves in Saturday's 5-1 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Uh-oh. The once impenetrable Carey Price has just one win and five losses in his last six games. And he was pulled twice in those games. It's not a great way to close in on a playoff spot, but keep the faith. The talent should prevail.
News:Carey Price stopped 32 of 34 shots Thursday night in Montreal's 3-2 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: It was the first time in three starts that Carey Price wasn't pulled from a game. He had allowed nine goals in 49 shots in the past two games, but appears to have righted himself with the help of three shots clanging off crossbars and goalposts.
News:Carey Price will start Thursday's game against the Lightning.
Analysis: The Habs have given up 18 goals over their last three games, each of which has seen their starting goalie pulled, but working in Carey Price's favor Thursday, we suppose, is that the Lightning have dropped four straight contests.
News:Carey Price came on in relief of Peter Budaj after the first period of Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Penguins.
Analysis:Carey Price stopped 17 of 20 shots he faced, and was saddled with his fourth straight loss. Price should still be considered Montreal's number one net minder heading into the playoffs, but he hasn't played well as of late; he was pulled Saturday and Monday, and gave up three more goals tonight.
News:Carey Price will not start Wednesday night against Pittsburgh, the Montreal Gazette reports. Peter Budaj will start in net for the Canadiens.
Analysis:Carey Price is in a two-game funk that's seen him allow nine goals on 33 shots. He will return to the net Thursday night against Tampa Bay.
News:Carey Price let in six goals on 29 shots in a loss to the Flyers on Monday. He played 39:36 before getting pulled and replaced by Peter Budaj.
Analysis:Carey Price has now been pulled in two straight games, which is a concern. However, as the Habs are still fighting for playoff positioning, Price will likely continue to get the starts.
News:Carey Price is slated to start Monday's game against the Flyers, according to Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse.
Analysis:Carey Price, who gave up three goals on Toronto's first four shots Saturday before being pulled, will have a chance to bounce back Monday against a Flyers' squad that has dropped four straight games.
Price Not Right For Montreal, Gives Up Three On Four Shots
News:Carey Price gave up three goals on Toronto's first four shots Saturday night before being chased from the net.
Analysis: Ugly wasn't the word. He played Swiss cheese Saturday. He'll bounce back, but beware the playoffs if Montreal lines up against Toronto in the first round. The Buds seem to have the Habs' number.
News:Carey Price will start in goal Saturday against the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: After yielding a start to Peter Budaj on Thursday, Carey Price will be back in goal Saturday to take on Toronto. Price has gone 1-2-0 with 10 goals allowed in three starts against the Maple Leafs this season.
News:Carey Price allowed three goals in 27 shots Tuesday night in Montreal's 3-2 loss to Washington.
Analysis:Carey Price wasn't great Tuesday, but there's no shame in getting beat by the hottest team in the NHL. The Caps are 8-1-1 in their last 10 and have won five straight.
News:Carey Price will start Tuesday's game against the Capitals, the Canadiens' official site reports.
Analysis:Carey Price, who will be making his 32nd start of the season Tuesday, will be taking aim at a Washington squad that has reeled off four straight wins, while scoring 15 goals in that span.
News:Carey Price made 26 saves in Saturday's 2-1 win over Boston.
Analysis: He was also hailed the world's best goalie by CBC's Don Cherry who had, just the Saturday before, attached that moniker to the then trio of twinetenders in Ottawa (Craig Anderson, Robin Lehner and Ben Bishop). Regardless, Carey Price must be considered a Vezina candidate -- he has delivered in a big way for the Habs.
News:Carey Price will be between the pipes for Montreal when the Canadiens take on the Bruins on Saturday, according to John Lu of TSN.
Analysis:Carey Price is looking to avenge a loss to the Bruins from March 27 in which he allowed four goals on 26 shots and was pulled before the start of the third period. In three starts since that game he has allowed an average of two goals per start and has a .942 save percentage in that span.
News:Carey Price will start Wednesday's game against the Flyers.
Analysis: Meanwhile, Peter Budaj will get the nod in net for the Habs -- winners of three straight -- on Thursday, when the Jets visit Montreal.
News:Carey Price only let in one goal on 19 shots in a win over the Hurricanes on Monday.
Analysis:Carey Price has only let in one goal in his last two games, and he now has 18 wins on the season.
News:Carey Price will start Monday's game against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: On Monday, Carey Price will look to build off Saturday's strong effort in a 3-0 win over the Rangers that saw him stop 34 shots to up his record to 17-6-4.
News:Carey Price stymied the Rangers all night long Saturday, particularly in a hectic first period where he turned away 17 shots. He finished with 34 saves in a 3-0 victory.
Analysis: It was a night rebound for the twinetender -- he'd been yanked in his last start. Carey Price is among the league's leaders in wins and is as sure a start as you can find in most formats.
News:Carey Price will be in goal Saturday against the Rangers, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis:Carey Price was pulled in his most recent start after allowing four goals through three periods. Even with the early removal, Price has been fairly reliable for the Canadiens this season and should retain much job security the rest of the way.
News:Carey Price was replaced by Peter Budaj for the third period of Wednesday's win over Boston.
Analysis: At the time of his departure, Carey Price was on the hook for a loss, but the Habs rallied to tie the game in the final seconds of regulation before Budaj shut out the Bruins in the shootout. Price will continue to see a heavy workload, so there's little reason to be alarmed about Wednesday's hook.
News:Carey Price will be in goal for Montreal on Wednesday against the Bruins.
Analysis:Carey Price has dropped his last two starts, though in Tuesday's defeat at the hands of Pittsburgh, he was solid, stopping 24-of-25 shots.
News:Carey Price gave up just one goal on 25 shots Tuesday, but the Habs weren't able to support him offensively in a 1-0 loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: That's a tough one for Carey Price, who's been a bit inconsistent in March, but has been doing a lot of winning behind a very fine Montreal team. The Canadiens play in Boston on Wednesday in the second of back-to-backs, and it's possible that backup Peter Budaj will find his way into the crease for the first time in more than two weeks.
News:Carey Price will start Tuesday's game against the Penguins, the Canadiens' official site reports.
Analysis:Carey Price heads into Tuesday's game with an 8-6-2 career record against Pittsburgh, but he'll have his work cut out for him this time around, with the Penguins in the midst of a 12-game winning streak.
News:Carey Price made 16 saves in a 2-1 loss to Buffalo on Saturday night.
Analysis: He was simply out-dueled by a brilliant Ryan Miller at the other end of the ice. Use him as you always do.
News:Carey Price will be in goal for Montreal on Saturday against the Sabres.
Analysis:Carey Price's only loss in his last six starts came at the hands of the Sabres this past Tuesday in a 3-2 overtime loss.
News:Carey Price stopped 25 of 27 Thursday in a win over the Islanders, his fifth win in the last six games.
Analysis:Carey Price and the Habs had taken an overtime loss on Tuesday, but they got right back in the win column against the lowly Isles. Good for Price to have a positive outing like this, as he's been struggling.
News:Carey Price will start Thursday night against the Islanders, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: If there isn't a back-to-back involved, you can lock Carey Price in as a starter every time Montreal plays.
News:Carey Price allowed three goals on 22 shots Tuesday against Buffalo for an overtime loss.
Analysis: He came in having won four straight, though Carey Price's numbers in the month of March have been ugly -- a save percentage under .900 and a goals-against average hovering well over 3.00 even before Tuesday's loss.
News:Carey Price is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Sabres, Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazettereports.
Analysis:Carey Price has won his last four starts for the Habs, upping his record to 15-4-3 to go along with a 2.33 GAA and .913 save percentage.
News:Carey Price is expected to start Saturday's game at New Jersey, according to John Lu of TSN.
Analysis:Carey Price's 14 wins on this season thus far leaves him tied with Tuukka Rask and Marc-Andre Fleury for tops in the NHL. Enjoy the ride, fantasy owners.
News:Carey Price earned his 14th win of the season Wednesday in the shootout victory over Ottawa.
Analysis: With 29 saves on 32 shots in regulation and overtime, Carey Price helped carry the Habs into a shootout where he stopped Kyle Turris' attempt in the third round to give his team the extra point.
News:Carey Price will start in goal Wednesday night against Ottawa, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis:Carey Price should be good and rested. He hasn't played since Saturday's win over Tampa Bay.
News:Carey Price stopped 20 of 23 shots Saturday night in Montreal's come-from-behind win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: The Canadiens were down 3-1 entering the third period, but three third-period goals enabled Carey Price to win his second straight start.
News:Carey Price will start Saturday against the Lightning, according to Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse.
Analysis:Carey Price remains arguably the top netminder in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 12-4-3, along with a 2.33 GAA and .912 save percentage. At the very least, he has just a single regulation loss in his last 10 starts, making him an excellent source of fantasy goalie production. Make sure he's in your starting lineup every time he straps on the pads.
News:Carey Price stopped 41 of 43 shots Thursday night in Montreal's 4-2 win over Carolina.
Analysis:Carey Price entered Thursday's game having given up 12 goals in his previous two games, so all seems right with the world again.
News:Carey Price is slated to start Thursday's game against the Hurricanes, Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse reports.
Analysis: It looks like Carey Price will get a chance to bounce back Thursday, on the heels of surrendering a whopping 12 goals over his last two starts.
News:Carey Price stopped just 18 of 23 shots in Tuesday's loss to the Islanders.
Analysis:Carey Price has looked completely awful of late, giving up a whopping 12 goals in his last two games. He can be a bit blowup-prone at times, but this is ridiculous. Look for Price and the Habs, so good to start the year, to get back on track soon.
News:Carey Price will start Tuesday's game against the Islanders, the Canadiens' official site reports.
Analysis: Peter Budaj filled in for Carey Price on Sunday and the Habs pulled out a 4-3 win over the red-hot Bruins. With the win, Montreal now sits atop both the Eastern Conference and Northeast Division with 32 points.
News:Carey Price was shaky Saturday in a 7-6 overtime loss to the Penguins. He made 29 saves.
Analysis: It was a barnburner all night long and neither Carey Price nor Thomas Vokoun was sharp. But it sure was entertaining for fans. Price will bounce back.
News:Carey Price is expected to start Saturday's game against the Penguins, according to John Lu of TSN.
Analysis:Carey Price continues to be one of the top goalies in the Eastern Conference this season - if not the entire NHL - with an 11-3-2 record, 1.90 GAA and .924 save percentage. He should be in your fantasy lineup every time he straps on the pads.
News:Carey Price improved to 11-3-2 with 21 saves on 23 shots against Toronto on Wednesday night.
Analysis: After falling 6-0 to the Leafs in their last meeting, Carey Price and the Habs got plenty of revenge in Wednesday's rematch. It's unclear if Price will start both of the games on the schedule this weekend with a home matchup against Pittsburgh on Saturday followed by a road tilt with Boston on Sunday night.
News:Carey Price will start in net Wednesday night against the Maple Leafs, the Hockey Inside Out blog reports.
Analysis:Carey Price was in goal that last time these two rivals met Feb. 9, a contentious affair that Toronto won 6-0.
News:Carey Price made 23 saves on 24 shots Monday against the Senators, but still suffered a loss in a shootout.
Analysis: In four of his last five starts, Carey Price has let in one goal or less, and his GAA is now at 1.90.
News:Carey Price turned aside all 17 shots he faced Saturday night in Montreal's 3-0 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: The shutout was Carey Price's second of the season and the win was his 10th.
News:Carey Price will be in goal Saturday against the Rangers, the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis:Carey Price turned in a brilliant outing Tuesday against the Rangers, saving 24 of 25 shots en route to a Montreal victory. The Rangers will be without Rick Nash this time around, so Price could be primed for another solid performance.
News:Carey Price stopped 21 of 25 shots Thursday night in Montreal's 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders.
Analysis: It wasn't Carey Price's best effort -- he gave up leads of 2-0 and 3-1 -- as the Islanders netted two on the man-advantage. Price had won three straight entering Thursday's game. We suspect he'll be in net Saturday when the Rangers visit the Bell Centre.
News:Carey Price, who had missed Montreal's last two games with an illness, returned to the ice Tuesday against the Rangers and picked up his third straight win, allowing one goal on 25 shots.
Analysis: Looks like he's feeling all better and ready to continue what's been an impressive run to start the year, as Carey Price has won nine of 12 starts -- not without the help of the improved Canadiens defense.
News:Carey Price will square off against Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis:Carey Price missed two games with the flu, but he's obviously turned the corner on that front and is back in business for the Habs on Tuesday.
News:Carey Price (illness) will sit out Monday's game against the Hurricanes but is expected to play Tuesday against the Rangers, RDS' Renaud Lavoie reports.
Analysis:Carey Price has missed two games with the flu, but it looks like he is aiming to return for Tuesday's game. The Canadiens will decide if he's healthy enough to play by Tuesday morning.
News:Carey Price (illness) did not practice Sunday and will serve as Peter Budaj's backup Monday against the Hurricanes.
Analysis:Carey Price is currently dealing with the flu, which kept him out of Saturday's game. Budaj will get the start in goal Monday against the Hurricanes, as coach Michel Therrien would like Price to practice once or twice before returning to the ice.
News:Carey Price is out Saturday with the flu.
Analysis: Robert Mayer has been called up from Hamilton (AHL), while the illness will likely lead Peter Budaj to start in goal against the Flyers on Saturday.
News:Carey Price posted his first shutout of the year Thursday, stopping all 26 shots he faced in a 1-0 overtime win over Florida.
Analysis: This was a nice bounceback performance for Carey Price after he surrendered nine goals in his last two games. With an 8-3-0 record and .922 save rate, Price has been one of the stronger fantasy goalies this year.
News:Carey Price will be in net Thursday when Montreal faces Florida, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: No surprise here. The Canadiens have a day off between games, so there's no need to give Carey Price a day off.
News:Carey Price will be in goal Tuesday against the Lightning.
Analysis:Carey Price has made a strong case for the Vezina Trophy to start the season, sporting a 6-3 record and 2.21 GAA. He'll face a tough test Tuesday against the Lightning, the NHL leaders in team scoring with 43 goals through 11 games.
News:Carey Price gave up six goals in Saturday's 6-0 loss to Toronto. He finished with 22 saves.
Analysis: He wasn't bad, but his team was disjointed in front of him. He should rebound next week in a trip through the state of Florida.
News:Carey Price will draw the start in goal Saturday against the Maple Leafs.
Analysis:Carey Price's stellar 1.74 GAA is a major reason why the Canadiens have gotten off to fast start, but he's had less luck against Toronto in previous matchups. He has recorded 10 wins in his 20 career starts against the Maple Leafs.
News:Carey Price stopped 21-of-23 shots in a losing effort against Boston on Wednesday.
Analysis: It was another strong showing for Carey Price, who continues to see a very heavy workload in goal for the Habs. Perhaps having another game Thursday will lead to a night off in favor of Peter Budaj, but Price figures to see something in the neighborhood of 40 starts over the shortened 48-game season.
News:Carey Price is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Bruins, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: It will be the eighth start in nine games for Carey Price, who is an impressive 6-1, with a 1.70 GAA and .938 save percentage to start the season. In fact, Price has won six straight starts since taking the loss in the Habs' season-opener against Toronto.
News:Carey Price stopped 32 of 33 shots Sunday in Montreal's win over Ottawa.
Analysis:Carey Price is on a six-game winning streak after being the losing goalie in the season opener against Toronto. He has a save percentage of .932 and a 1.82 goals-against average to start the season.
News:Carey Price will start Sunday against the Senators, Arpon Basu of NHL.com reports.
Analysis: With a 5-1-0 record, 1.82 GAA and .932 save percentage, Carey Price has been one of the hottest netminders in the NHL so far this season. Furthermore, he's a real workhorse who has averaged over 68 starts the past two seasons, so he can go long stretches without a night off. He figures to get the bulk of the starts for the Habs going forward.
News:Carey Price will start Saturday afternoon against Buffalo, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis:Carey Price should be well rested. He hasn't played since Tuesday's win over Winnipeg.
News:Carey Price allowed three goals on just 21 shots, but came away with the win Tuesday against Winnipeg.
Analysis: Despite the subpar statistical performance, Carey Price notched his fourth consecutive win and has generally played well to start the year. He'll have P.K. Subban back in front of him soon, too.
News:Carey Price will start Tuesday against the Jets, Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse reports.
Analysis: Around one start yielded to Peter Budaj, Carey Price has a 1.73 GAA and .936 save percentage with a 3-1-0 record in four games this season. He'll likely continue to see a heavy workload throughout the season, and the matchup against the Jets on Tuesday is a nice spot to use him in daily leagues and salary cap formats as well.
News:Carey Price gave up three goals on 25 shots, but got an overtime victory against the Devils on Sunday.
Analysis: This is Carey Price's worst start of the season, but he still got the win, and now has three in four games starts thus far.
News:Carey Price will start his fourth consecutive game Sunday against the Devils, according to the Habs' official site.
Analysis:Carey Price is off to a sizzling start this year, with a 2-1-0 record, 1.34 GAA and .953 save percentage. He has a complete lock on the starting netminder gig in Montreal and is always worth a fantasy play whenever he takes to the ice. Start him with confidence.
News:Carey Price stopped 30 of 31 shots Thursday in a win over the Capitals.
Analysis: He had a shutout going deep into the third period, but even though he lost it, Carey Price has been absolutely superb early on this year, giving up just four goals in three games.
News:Carey Price stopped 27 of 28 shots in Tuesday's victory over Florida.
Analysis: After taking a tough-luck loss to Toronto in the opener, Carey Price came back out and played even better against the Panthers. He's looked sharp overall, and if the Habs can provide him with some offense, he should be one of the better goalie options around.
News:Carey Price will get the start at goalie Tuesday against Florida, allhabs.net reports.
Analysis:Carey Price made 24 of 26 saves during Montreal's season-opening loss Saturday against Toronto despite having tweaked his groin in a scrimmage last Thursday. While he is steady as they come in the crease, he may find it difficult to pick up wins behind the poor Montreal offense.
News:Carey Price stopped 24 of 26 shots Saturday night in Montreal's 2-1 loss to Toronto. He had tweaked a groin in a scrimmage Thursday, but his start Saturday was not considered to be in jeopardy because of the injury.
Analysis: We certainly can't make sweeping pronouncements based on one game, but the Canadiens' offense Saturday looked similarly impotent as last season's did. Carey Price didn't get a lot of help in 2011-12, needing to be on form every game. He's still a top goalie in the NHL, but it doesn't appear the team in front of Price will be stealing many wins for him.
News: Coach Michel Therrien says that Carey Price (groin) will start Saturday's game against the Leafs, ESPN's Pierre LeBrun reports.
Analysis: Therrien confirmed that Carey Price's absence from practice Friday was just a maintenance day. Price is once again in line to see the bulk of the Habs' starts in goal this season, backed up by Peter Budaj.
News:Carey Price's (groin) absence from practice Friday was characterized as a "therapy" day, Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazettereports.
Analysis: Despite sitting Friday, Carey Price says that he will be good to go for Saturday's game against the Maple Leafs.
News:Carey Price tweaked an already tender groin during Thursday night's intra-squad scrimmage, the Montreal Gazette reports. The goaltender said it was nothing big and that he'll be "100 percent for Saturday night."
Analysis: The Habs kickoff the regular season Saturday night against Toronto and Carey Price expects to be in the net. Coming off a last-place finish in the Eastern Conference in 2011-12, the Canadiens' prospects are not good entering the lockout-shortened season, but those hopes dim even further if Price gets injured.
News:Carey Price (head/neck) told Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette that he feels better now than for any camp he's shown up for.
Analysis: After being run into by teammate David Desharnais in practice in March, Carey Price was battling a neck injury and possible concussion at the end of the season. Fortunately, it sounds like those issues are a non-factor with the extra time that Price had to rest up during the NHL lockout.
News:Carey Price (head/neck) has signed a six-year contract extension with the Canadiens, reports TSN.ca.
Analysis: No terms were released as per club policy, but Toronto's FAN590 reports the deal is worth $39 million. In 65 games, this elite young stopper delivered 26 wins, a 2.43 GAA and .916 save percentage.
News:Carey Price, who the Canadiens filed early arbitration on, will not be eligible for free agency and is expected to sign a long term contract with Montreal, Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis:Carey Price's season was cut short after a collision with teammate David Desharnais concussed Price and caused him further head and neck complications. The hit resulted in Price being shut down for the rest of the season in April, but evidently, the Canadiens are confident their goaltender can recover and return to form. So much so, that they will reportedly make a long term offer in the region of $40 million to Price. Should Price decline that offer, he is expected to sign a one or two year arbitration deal with the team.
News:Carey Price has confirmed he suffered a spinal compression (neck) injury in addition to experiencing headaches after David Desharnais ran into him in practice on March 20, TSN.ca.
Analysis: Assuming the concussion Carey Price suffered was indeed a minor one, it would seem there's plenty of time for Price to get the proper head/neck treatment and rest to have him in good shape for the 2012-13 season. But as we know with any neck/head injury, nothing should be assumed, so we'll be keeping a close eye on Price's progress over the summer.
News: An examination by a team doctor revealed that Carey Price's concussion is a minor one, the Montreal Gazette reports. As reported earlier, Price has been shut down for the season, which has two games remaining.
Analysis: The concussion was the result of a collision Carey Price and teammate David Desharnais had back on March 20, but Price remain tight-lipped about his symptoms until last Saturday. That means he played in four games after the incident. And it means he took seven flights, something doctors say isn't advised for concussion patients.
News:Carey Price (concussion) will not play again this season, RDS.ca's Renaud P. Lavoie reports.
Analysis:Carey Price is evidently dealing with a mild concussion, so there is no reason to roll him out again at this point in the Habs' season. Assuming his concussion is indeed minor, this should not be a long-term concern for Price.
News:Carey Price (head) will not play Wednesday against Tampa Bay, according to TSN.ca.
Analysis: Whether he has a bad headache or a concussion is still undetermined, and the Habs haven't ruled him out the rest of the way yet. Still, it's a dicey gamble that Carey Price sees action in one of the last two games. With the Habs well out of the playoff picture, there's no reason to expose him to potential for further injury.
News: Though the Canadiens have not confirmed that Carey Price has a concussion, the team acknowledges that he has been dealing with headaches, RDS.ca's Renaud P. Lavoie reports.
Analysis: Consider Carey Price day-to-day, but at this point in the season, that could mean we don't see Price again, given that the Habs are out of the playoff chase.
News:Carey Price is dealing with a concussion, RDS.ca's Renaud P. Lavoie reports.
Analysis: Peter Budaj got the start in net for the Habs on Saturday and unless Carey Price's head clears up in short order, he could well be shut down at this stage.
News:Carey Price stopped 25 of 29 shots faced Friday night in Montreal's loss to the Rangers.
Analysis: There's just not enough offensive punch in the Canadiens' lineup to overcome a night when Carey Price isn't at his best.
News:Carey Price will start in net for the Habs against the Rangers Friday, according to J-F Chaumont.
Analysis:Carey Price has only one victory in his last four starts, but he did toss a shutout at the Rangers the last time that he faced them.
News:Carey Price will start against Florida on Tuesday, RDS.ca's Renaud P. Lavoie reports.
Analysis:Carey Price has done well lately, but his weak supporting cast rarely allows him to look like a good fantasy option on paper.
News:Carey Price stopped 37 of 38 shots faced in Montreal's 5-1 win over Ottawa on Friday.
Analysis: The Canadiens jumped to an early 3-0 lead, thanks to Erik Cole's natural hat trick, setting the playoff-seeking Senators into shot-taking mode. Carey Price was sharp Friday, but he's expected to get the day off Saturday when the Canadiens face the Flyers in Philadelphia.
News:Carey Price will start Friday night against the Senators, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: The Gazette speculates that Peter Budaj will follow Carey Price on Saturday against the Flyers.
News:Carey Price allowed three goals on 31 shots in Wednesday's shutout loss to Buffalo, his second straight losing effort.
Analysis:Carey Price and the Habs could not muster much of a fight against Buffalo, and he continues to suffer from his team's inconsistent play. Look for Price to see the bulk of starts for Montreal, but given the team's spot at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, it's hardly an ideal situation.
News:Carey Price will start Wednesday against the Sabres, according to Renaud Lavoie of RDS.ca .
Analysis: It's been a trying year for Carey Price, who has performed pretty well (.916 save percentage) despite a losing record (25-26-10). He faces a Sabres team that he owns a .935 save percentage against in 22 career matchups.
News:Carey Price made 31 stops on 33 shots Friday night, but Montreal fell 2-1 to Ottawa in overtime.
Analysis: He did all he could do in another strong performance and kept the Habs in the game until he surrendered the game winning goal to Filip Kuba at the 3:07 mark of overtime. It was Carey Price's third straight start where he allowed two goals or less.
News:Carey Price is expected to start for the Canadiens on Friday when they play at Ottawa, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: This is not confirmation from the team; just speculation from the Gazette's writer. With the Canadiens opening a back-to-back set Friday, Peter Budaj is expected to start Saturday at home against the Islanders.
News:Carey Price stopped 35 of 37 shots and all three in the shootout in Montreal's 3-2 win over Ottawa on Wednesday.
Analysis: The win is Carey Price's second straight after a cold streak that saw him lose eight of 10 starts. With the Canadiens seemingly out of playoff contention, don't be shocked to see more Peter Budaj than normal over the final few weeks of the season.
News:Carey Price will start Wednesday against the Senators, according to Priyanta Emrith.
Analysis:Carey Price has enjoyed a lot of success against the Senators over the years, going 10-5-1 with three shutouts.
News:Carey Price was on his game Saturday, stopping 32 shots as the Canadiens surprised the Canucks in Vancouver, 4-1.
Analysis: He has a lot of work to do in order to turn around his recent cold streak, but this is a step in the right direction.
News:Carey Price will start Saturday against Vancouver, according to Habs reporter Priyanta Emrith.
Analysis: With just two wins in his last 10 starts, Carey Price is simply not a good fantasy play right now. Furthermore, his 3.30 GAA and .892 save percentage are well below his season and career averages. With a full slate of NHL games on tap Saturday, we suggest you look for a more viable option between the pipes.
News:Carey Price stopped 29 of 34 shots in Montreal's 5-4 loss to Calgary on Tuesday.
Analysis:Carey Price has lost eight of his last 10 starts while giving up 33 goals (.893 save percentage) during that run. He hasn't been at this best, but neither has the team.
News:Carey Price was a busy man Saturday in a 3-1 loss to the Maple Leafs. He made 39 saves.
Analysis: He has just one win in his last six starts. But his goals-against average and save percentage scores for the season remain solid. The Habs have been a horror show this season and they sit 15th in the Eastern Conference. Carey Price is elite but he can't do it all.
News:Carey Price will start Saturday against the Maple Leafs, according to TSN's Scott MacArthur.
Analysis: It's been a rough ride for Carey Price owners this season as the Habs have fallen to the bottom of the standings in the Eastern Conference. Fortunately, the Leafs are playing even worse right now, with just a single win in their last 10 games. Roll the dice on Price in this one and hope that the presence of new coach Randy Carlyle is not enough to bring the Leafs out of their funk.
News:Carey Price stopped 26 of 30 shots in Thursday night's 5-4 shootout loss to the Wild.
Analysis:Carey Price and the Habs were cruising at 4-1 when the Wild notched three goals in four minutes late in the third period to send the game into overtime. Some of it was Price's fault, but the team's best line was on the ice for those final three goals. Either way, Price breaks his four-game losing streak as the Canadiens prepare for a Saturday-night date with the Maple Leafs.
News:Carey Price will start in goal Thursday night against the Wild, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis:Carey Price has a personal four game losing streak heading into Thursday's game against the Wild, who are next to last in the NHL, scoring 2.11 goals per game.
News:Carey Price will face the Lightning on Tuesday, according to J-F Chaumont of the Journal de Montreal.
Analysis: The Habs continue to lean on Carey Price, and he continues to give them a chance to win almost every time he takes the ice though he has allowed exactly three goals in each of his last five outings.
News:Carey Price stopped 20 of 23 shots in Montreal's 4-1 loss to Washington on Friday.
Analysis:Carey Price, the NHL's leader in minutes played among goaltenders this season, has lost three straight games and has allowed at least three goals in six straight. Unfortunately, he has to be better than that for the Canadiens to win most nights.
News:Carey Price will face the Capitals on Friday, according to J-F Chaumont of the Journal de Montreal.
Analysis:Carey Price has only three victories in 11 starts against the team from Washington so it's not like he has history on his side in this matchup.
News:Carey Price will start Tuesday against the Stars, according to Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse.
Analysis: Hardly a surprise. Carey Price leads the NHL in minutes played in net, and he continues to provide the club a chance to emerge victorious virtually every time he takes the ice.
News:Carey Price play well Tuesday against Dallas, stopping 33 of 36, but his team couldn't get one past Kari Lehtonen on the other end.
Analysis: That's five straight games that Carey Price has given up at least three goals, but he hasn't played all that poorly even so. He remains a strong option in net.
News:Carey Price allowed three goals on 25 shots in Sunday's loss to New Jersey, his third loss in four starts.
Analysis:Carey Price has one win over the last four starts, but has allowed 13 goals over that span, a far cry from his efforts earlier in the month where he ran off four straight wins. Price will have nights like this as Montreal is a bit on the enigmatic side, but he is definitely capable of carrying the Habs to a few wins.
News:Carey Price made 22 saves on 25 shots against New Jersey on Sunday, but took the loss.
Analysis:Carey Price has a .916 save percentage and a 2.38 GAA, but he still is second in the league in losses, owed mostly to the fact he's played in 52 games for a struggling Montreal team. Price certainly hasn't been the issue.
News:Carey Price will start Sunday against the Devils, according to the TEAM 990's Amanda Stein.
Analysis:Carey Price has been one of the few bright spots on an otherwise dismal Montreal team this season. Despite the Habs' overall 24-25-10 record, Price is actually managing to keep his head above water with a personal record of 22-20-9. His GAA and save percentage are also decent at 2.37 and .917, respectively. Price's fantasy value has certainly fallen off compared to last season, but he's still showing the skills that make him one of the better netminders in the league. If only he had a stronger team playing in front of him.
News:Carey Price stopped 27 of 30 shots and both shootout attempts faced in Montreal's win over Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis:Carey Price improved to 3-7 in shootouts this season.
News:Carey Price will face Ryan Miller and the Sabres Friday, according to J-F Chaumont of the Journal de Montreal.
Analysis:Carey Price always shows up against the Sabres, he has a 1.96 GAA in 21 contests, and he pretty much gives the Habs a chance to win each time he takes the ice.
News:Carey Price allowed four goals on 34 shots in Monday's loss to Carolina, snapping a four-game winning streak.
Analysis:Carey Price had been red-hot the last week, notching two shutouts and allowing just four goals over four games. Carolina iced the win with an empty-netter, but Price and his mates did surrender a slim 3-2 lead in the third period. Odds are Price will bounce back nicely as Montreal keeps its scant playoff hopes alive. Expect him in goal just about every night.
News:Carey Price will start Monday's game against the Hurricanes, Renaud Lavoie of RDS.ca reports.
Analysis:Carey Price, who has won four straight, including a 5-0 blanking of the Leafs on Friday, will get a crack Monday at a Carolina team that has lost two straight contests.
News:Carey Price made 32 saves in a 5-0 shutout of Toronto on Saturday night. It's his second SO in his last four starts.
Analysis: From the first shot, you just knew Carey Price was on his game and it went downhill from there for the Buds. His confidence borders on arrogance when he's in a groove but that will only bother the people who don't own him. His four-game win streak makes him a mandatory roll in every format.
News:Carey Price is expected to start Saturday night against Toronto, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: It's a big four-point game in Toronto as the Canadiens' are nine points behind the eighth-place Maple Leafs. Carey Price and the Canadiens are riding three-game winning streaks, so it would be a shocker if interim head coach Randy Cunneyworth went with Peter Budaj.
News:Carey Price stopped 31 of 33 shots Thursday night in Montreal's 4-2 win over the Islanders.
Analysis: The win was Carey Price's and the team's third consecutive and allowed Montreal to move past the Islanders into 11th place in the Eastern Conference, eight points behind eighth-place Ottawa.
News:Carey Price will start Thursday's game against the Islanders, Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse reports.
Analysis:Carey Price, who has won his last two outings, will square off against the red-hot Evgeni Nabokov, who is 6-1-0 with a 1.11 GAA over his last seven starts.
News:Carey Price stopped 32 of 34 shots Tuesday night in Montreal's shootout win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: That's two straight wins for Carey Price, who also shutout the Jets on Sunday.
News:Carey Price will start in goal Tuesday against Pittsburgh, Renaud Lavoie of RDS.ca reports.
Analysis:Carey Price just recorded a shutout on Sunday against Winnipeg. It's hard to expect that against the Pens, but he'll be available if you need him.
News:Carey Price turned aside all 23 shots faced to register his third shutout of the season in Sunday's 3-0 win over Winnipeg.
Analysis: The win snapped a two-game losing streak for Carey Price and a three-gamer for the team, and it moved the Canadiens out of last place in the Eastern Conference.
News:Carey Price will start Sunday against the Jets, according to Radio-Canada's J-F Chaumont.
Analysis:Carey Price's fantasy appeal has definitely lost some luster this year given his mediocre 17-19-8 record. At this pace, he won't come anywhere close to the 38 wins he posted last season. Think twice before starting him, especially against quality opponents.
News:Carey Price allowed four goals on 21 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to New Jersey, his second loss in as many starts.
Analysis:Carey Price again did not receive much help from his defense, but he let in at least two goals Thursday he will want back, especially New Jersey's opening goal from Zach Parise. Expect Price to be in goal nearly every night, but Montreal has struggled to find consistency and Price may have to carry the team back into the playoff hunt on his own.
News:Carey Price allowed two goals on 39 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Buffalo, his first loss in three starts.
Analysis:Carey Price might have to hold a talk with his defense as he can hardly be faulted when the team allows 39 shots. Buffalo iced the win with an empty-net goal, but Price has been playing some strong hockey of late. He looked sharp coming off the All-Star game where he was one of the league's more engaging personalities.
News:Carey Price will start for the Habs Tuesday in their battle with the Sabres, according to John Lu of TSN.
Analysis:Carey Price lost his last game against the Sabres but he still sports an impressive .936 save percentage against the team from Buffalo in his career.
News:Carey Price stopped 26 of 28 shots en route to a 7-2 win over Detroit on Wednesday.
Analysis:Carey Price, who missed a practice earlier in the week with a foot injury, didn't have to do too much in picking up his second straight win. The Red Wings apparently checked out for the All-Star break early, giving up four first-period goals.
News:Carey Price will start Wednesday against the Red Wings, according to Renaud P. Lavoie of RDS.
Analysis:Carey Price is over his foot injury, at least to the point where the team feels comfortable starting him in this difficult matchup with the Wings.
News:Carey Price, who missed Sunday's practice with a minor foot injury, was back on the ice for Tuesday's workout, CJAD-AM Radio reports.
Analysis:Carey Price should be set to go Wednesday against the Red Wings.
Montreal's Price (Lower Body) Misses Sunday's Practice
News:Carey Price (lower body) missed practice Sunday for "precautionary reasons," the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis:Carey Price suffered a laceration to his lower body during Saturday's game, but the Canadiens are hopeful he can practice Tuesday.
News:Carey Price was unflappable Saturday and backstopped his team to a 32-save, 3-1 victory over the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: He was calm and composed between the pipes, and stymied all but one Toronto shooter. More play like this and the Habs might start to scratch their way toward the playoffs. He's elite ... now his mates will have to stand up and give him some support.
News:Carey Price will start Saturday at Toronto, according to Renaud P. Lavoie of RDS.
Analysis:Carey Price is really scuffling right now, winless in his last four games and just 3-9-1 dating back to Dec. 15. Barring a miraculous turnaround, Price will almost certainly not match the 38 win-season he posted last year. If you have another fantasy goalie option Saturday night, by all means use him.
News:Carey Price will start Wednesday's game against the Capitals, according to Renaud P. Lavoie of RDS.
Analysis:Carey Price, who has dropped three straight starts, continues to shoulder the Habs' goaltending load. Wednesday's start will be his 40th, a total topped only by Cam Ward, Craig Anderson and Pekka Rinne, who have drawn 41 starts to date.
News:Carey Price will start Saturday against the Senators, Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse reports.
Analysis:Carey Price stopped 28-pf-30 shots in Thursday's loss to the Bruins, but he was victimized by bad bounces on both goals, in an otherwise strong effort.
News:Carey Price allowed two goals on 30 shots in Thursday's loss to Boston, his second-consecutive loss.
Analysis: Considering the rate at which Boston scored goals last week, allowing two to the Bruins is a superhuman feat. Carey Price has dropped two straight starts, but allowed a respectable eight goals over his last four starts. Montreal has been inconsistent, even since they switched coaches, but Price remains a solid netminder who will play most games, albeit on a shaky team.
News: Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette suggests that Carey Price will start against the Bruins on Thursday.
Analysis:Carey Price is 2-2 against the Bruins this season, but in that span he has recorded a nifty 1.77 GAA and .935 save percentage.
News:Carey Price stopped 22 of 25 shots in Tuesday's loss to Jaroslava Halak and St. Louis.
Analysis:Carey Price and his teammates were victimized by their old backstop, as Halak posted a shutout in the victory. Price matched his play for 30 minutes, but could not keep St. Louis off the board. He'd won two in a row prior to Tuesday's contest.
News:Carey Price will faced he Blues Tuesday night for the Canadiens, according to John Lu of TSN.
Analysis:Carey Price has an awful record at home this year, he's just 7-6-6, an if he and his mates don't pick that up, and quickly, they're going to find themselves on the outside when the playoffs start.
News:Carey Price made 23 saves in a 3-1 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday night.
Analysis: Wins have been hard to come by for him but the price sure was right on Saturday. He will be instrumental in a second-half improvement for the Habs.
News:Carey Price will start Saturday against Tampa Bay, according to Renaud P. Lavoie of RDS.
Analysis: With a 14-14-7 record thus far, Carey Price will be hard-pressed to match the 38 wins he posted last year. Unfortunately, his goals-against average of 2.49 is just marginally better than the number of goals scored by his teammates per game (2.60). Unless this changes for the better, wins will continue to be hard to come by for the talented netminder.
News:Carey Price made 32 saves Saturday in a 3-2 loss to Panthers.
Analysis: His ratios remain strong but the wins have been hard to come by this month. He dropped to 13-14-7 on the season with the loss.
News:Carey Price will start in net for the Habs on Saturday against the Panthers, according to The Montreal Gazette.
Analysis:Carey Price has only one win in his last six games, and four times during that stretch he's allowed at least four goals. He's not playing very well right now, and with the Canadiens struggling to score goals, wins have been hard to come by.
News:Carey Price will start in goal for Montreal when it faces Florida on Saturday, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: Canadiens interim head coach Randy Cunneyworth said he doesn't expect any lineup changes following Thursday night's loss to Tampa Bay, which means Carey Price returns as the starting goalie.
News:Carey Price lost for the fifth time in six games Thursday against Tampa, surrendering four goals on 22 shots.
Analysis: It certainly wasn't the greatest showing for Carey Price, but he's been getting minimal help offensively and defensively from the talent-starved Canadiens.
News:Carey Price will start Thursday against Tampa Bay, Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse reports.
Analysis: With a 13-12-7 record thus far, Carey Price is just barely keeping his head above water in the win column. The problem is, the Habs are a struggling squad this season, making wins tough for him to come by. At this rate, Price will be hard-pressed to match the 38-28-6 record he posted last year. Keep him rolling, but temper your expectations accordingly.
News:Carey Price posted his first win five starts, allowing just two goals on 33 shots in Tuesday's win over Ottawa.
Analysis: To say Montreal needed this one is a slight understatement, but Carey Price had been playing quite poorly of late, allowing an average of four goals in his last set of starts heading into Tuesday. Price will continue to be Montreal's option in goal and can not play worse than he did prior to Christmas, conceivably at least.
News:Carey Price will start for the Canadiens against the Senators on Tuesday, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis:Carey Price and the Habs will be looking to halt a five-game losing skid Tuesday night. He is a career 9-5-0 with three shutouts, a .916 save percentage and 2.35 goals-against average against Ottawa.
News:Carey Price, who will not be in the net Wednesday night against Chicago, will start Thursday night in Winnipeg, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis:Carey Price has allowed 12 goals in his last three starts, so Wednesday's game is a good spot to give him a break.
News:Carey Price allowed three goals on 31 shots in Monday's loss to Boston and has started 30 of Montreal's 34 games this season.
Analysis: Unless he's dead, it can be assumed that Carey Price will be in the crease for Montreal, but the young workhorse has lost his last three starts, allowing 12 goals in the process. Montreal is transitioning from the firing of Jacques Martin to Randy Cunneyworth, whose lack of speaking French is surely the cause for losses in his two games, but Price isn't getting much help from his teammates. He's reassuring from the point of view that he will be playing, but that hasn't been a good thing of late with the Habs.
News:Carey Price was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate and that likely means he will start against the Bruins on Monday night, according to the Bruins' Official Website.
Analysis:Carey Price will take on the Bruins in a continuation of one of the greatest rivalries in the sport. Price has a 15-5-2 record, with a .919 save percentage, against the Bruins in his career.
News:Carey Price allowed five goals on 35 shots in Saturday's loss to Montreal and is 1-2 in the last three games with 12 goals allowed.
Analysis: Montreal has some other issues affecting its play, as coach Jacques Martin was dismissed prior to Saturday's game, but Carey Price has been shaky since topping New Jersey one week earlier. He's going to play most nights, but Montreal needs to iron out the defensive issues before Price's numbers come back down.
News:Carey Price will be between the pipes for Saturday's game against the Devils, Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse reports.
Analysis:Carey Price faced the Devils last Saturday and allowed just one goal in a Canadiens victory. Price allowed 22 goals in his first seven starts of the season, but he has given up just 43 in 21 starts since.
News:Carey Price stopped 21 of 25 shots in Montreal's 4-3 loss to the Flyers on Thursday.
Analysis: There's no shame in losing to the Flyers, but the Habs have now lost 12 of their 17 games at home.
News:Carey Price will tend the pipes Thursday when the Canadiens take on the Flyers, according to Renaud P. Lavoie of RDS.
Analysis:Carey Price has always put forth his best effort against the Flyers and he owns a .930 save percentage in 13 outings against the orange and black. Price's performance this season has been much better than his record (12-8-7) would indicate.
News: Per usual, the Habs will call on Carey Price to tend the net Tuesday, according to John Lu of TSN.
Analysis:Carey Price may have an unimpressive 11-8-7 record, but that's due more to the inability of the Canadiens offense to produce points than it is to any failing that he is suffering from.
News:Carey Price stopped 28 shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over New Jersey.
Analysis: The Habs had to sweat it out in the final two minutes thanks to a late penalty, but Carey Price was up to the challenge and managed to lock down the 2-0 lead he was staked with just less than 15 minutes left to play. With two days off before their next game, the Habs will almost certainly roll with Price next time out against the Isles on Tuesday.
News:Carey Price will start Saturday against Montreal, Renaud P Lavoie of RDS reports.
Analysis: While it is a road start, Carey Price is a nice play Saturday with a 2.10 GAA and .927 save percentage over 10 career starts against the Devils. He's played well in December (2.12 GAA, .929 save percentage), but has just a 1-0-3 record to show for it with the Habs averaging just 2.5 goals per game during that span.
News:Carey Price stopped 28 of 31 shots and one of two shootout attempts in Thursday's loss to Vancouver.
Analysis:Carey Price and the Habs surrendered a 3-1 lead in the third period and the loss was his fourth overtime loss in his last five starts. Despite the recent run of bad luck, Price will see the overwhelming bulk of starts for Montreal and his peripheral stats are strong.
News:Carey Price will start against the Canucks Thursday, according to Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette.
Analysis:Carey Price is the cash cow in net for the Habs even though he has only one victory in his last five trips on the ice.
News:Carey Price stopped 26-of-27 shots in Saturday's win over the Kings, picking up his 10th win of the season.
Analysis:Carey Price lost his last three starts, but his win Saturday gives him 10 wins through 23 starts in goal. Saturday was a nice win, given that the Habs were on the road against a decent Kings squad.
News:Carey Price made 38 saves in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Sharks.
Analysis: This was a tremendous effort from Carey Price, who came up with a number of big saves in the contest before getting beat by Sharks winger Joe Pavelski in the shootout frame to end the game. All three goals against Price came at even strength, making it nine consecutive games since the Canadian backstop has yielded a special teams goal.
News:Carey Price, who made 38 saves in a losing effort his last time out, will be spelled by Peter Budaj for Wednesday's game, the Canadiens' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: Budaj only has four starts this season, so Carey Price should be back in action for the Habs' next game. His 2.26 GAA is his best of the last three seasons, so don't be surprised if he ends his mini-skid (1-2-1, 11 goals allowed in his last four) soon.
News:Carey Price stopped 38 shots in Saturday's 4-3 OT loss to the Penguins.
Analysis: He was absolutely livid with the game-winner. He appeared to have the puck frozen but the Pens dug it out and put it in the net. Replays showed that he had every right to be upset. He's 1-2-1 in his last four starts but don't worry -- that's going to change very soon.
News:Carey Price will be in the nets for the Habs in their important battle with the Flyers Friday, according to Renaud P. Lavoie of RDS.
Analysis:Carey Price has been steady in goal all year, but he's really kicked things into gear of late as he's allowed just 10 goals in his last seven outings. Start him with confidence even in this tough matchup.
News:Carey Price will start Wednesday against the Hurricanes, Renaud P Lavoie of RDS.ca reports.
Analysis: He's been on fire of late, carrying the Habs on his back despite a 4-3-1 record in his last eight starts. During that span, Carey Price is carrying a tidy 1.49 GAA and .940 save percentage.
News:Carey Price stopped 17 of the 18 shots he faced Monday against Boston, but he was still on the losing end.
Analysis: When you only let in one goal, you tend to win, and Carey Price has picked up where he left off last season, making him one of the league's best netminders.
News:Carey Price will tend the nets for the Habs on Monday against the Bruins, according to John Lu of TSN.
Analysis: This Original Six matchup is one of the most exciting in the annals of the NHL. Carey Price will be looking to extend his dominance against the the Bruins which has resulted in a career record of 15-4-0-2.
News:Carey Price stopped all 17 shots faced Saturday night to earn his second straight shutout in Montreal's 4-0 win over the Rangers.
Analysis:Carey Price has successfully turned around a poor start to the season, having gone 7-2-1 in the last 10 games while allowing 1.50 goals-per-game with a .943 save percentage.
News:Carey Price made 17 saves Saturday against the Rangers to record his second straight shutout.
Analysis: After a sluggish start to the season, Carey Price is 7-2-1 in his last 10 starts. He's a strong play going forward; apply liberally and enjoy.
News:Carey Price will start Saturday's game against the Rangers, according to Sportsnet's Louis Jean.
Analysis: At 7-6-3, Carey Price is not proving to be the reliable source of fantasy production he was last season when he finished just shy of 40 wins. There is still plenty of time for him to turn his season around, but have a backup plan ready just in case his struggles continue.
News:Carey Price will back up Peter Budaj on Thursday but return to the ice for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis:Carey Price shut out the Hurricanes on Wednesday night, but he'll give way to Budaj on Thursday to avoid playing back-to-back nights. Price was only average in October, but he is off to a fast start this month, posting a 1.81 GAA and .934 save percentage through six starts.
News:Carey Price stopped all 25 shots he faced Wednesday night as Montreal blanked Carolina 4-0.
Analysis: He also picked up an assist on Montreal's first goal and was named the game's first star. The shutout was Carey Price's first of the season after having eight last year. He's allowed just six goals in the past four games.
News:Carey Price will start Wednesday when the Canadiens take on the Hurricanes, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: With only eight goalies playing Wednesday, this might fall into must-start territory. The Habs are back at it again Thursday against the Islanders, and the paper speculates the team may call on Peter Budaj for that one.
News:Carey Price will defend the net for the Habs on Monday when they take on the Sabres, according to Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette.
Analysis:Carey Price has owned the Sabres in his career with a 1.96 GAA over 19 appearances. Given that he has allowed two or fewer goals in six of seven outings this season, Price seems like an excellent play Monday evening.
News:Carey Price halted 32 of 34 pucks Thursday against the Coyotes and picked up the win on Josh Gorges' goal 1:45 into overtime.
Analysis: He'd lost a couple in a row following a four-game winning streak, so it's good to see Carey Price back in the win column. It's been an off-and-on start to the season for the Habs' franchise netminder, but he's starting to round back into form.
News:Carey Price will face the Coyotes on Thursday, according to Renaud P. Lavoie of RDS.
Analysis:Carey Price has never lost in four career outings against the Coyotes as he's posted a 1.74 GAA in those matchups.
News:Carey Price stopped 24 of 28 shots Saturday night in the Canadiens' 5-3 loss to the Rangers.
Analysis: Montreal didn't get off well, playing a man down five times in the first period and being out-shot 16-3. The Canadiens played on the penalty kill nine times during the game. Carey Price allowed three in the first, but was pretty good the rest of the way. It was just too big a hill to climb.
News:Carey Price will start the second of back-to-tack games Saturday against the Rangers, according to Habs reporter Priyanta Emrith.
Analysis: After getting off to a slow start this season, Carey Price has turned things around nicely with four straight wins to pull ahead in the win column at 5-4-2. His peripheral stats are also trending in the right direction now, with a 2.45 GAA and .908 save percentage. Fantasy owners should keep Price active and benefit from what looks to be another solid season in the making.
News:Carey Price stopped 33 of 34 shots Friday night to help Montreal to a 2-1 victory over Ottawa.
Analysis: He's now won four in a row and has been a big reason for turning Montreal's fortunes around after a very slow start to the season.
News:Carey Price will start Friday against the Senators, the Canadiens' official site reports.
Analysis:Carey Price has just four wins in 10 games so far this season, however three of those wins have come in the past three games, with two wins over the Bruins last week along with one against the Flyers. Price seems to have finally turned the corner after a sluggish start to the season - make sure you take advantage.
News:Carey Price won his third straight game on Saturday when he stopped 26 of 28 shots in the Canadiens' 4-2 win over Boston.
Analysis: Wins over Philadelphia and Boston twice have settled down the growing discontent around Montreal to start the season. Carey Price has been stellar since getting a night off earlier this week, stopping 76 of 80 shots while the defense in front of him is blocking shots (29 on Saturday).
News:Carey Price stopped 29 of 30 shots to pick up his second straight win in Montreal's 2-1 victory over Boston.
Analysis:Carey Price stymied Philadelphia and Boston on back-to-back nights, which should calm down any worriers out there after his subpar start to the season.
News:Carey Price will man the nets as one of the most storied matchups in history continues Thursday night when the Canadiens take on the Bruins, according to Hockey Inside Out .
Analysis:Carey Price is 13-4-2 in his career against the Bruins with a .915 save percentage, so history says you shouldn't be nervous about using him. However, his performance this season, including a .887 SV% through eight starts, says that tonight is a big test for the elite keeper.
News:Carey Price stopped 21 of 22 shots Wednesday night as Montreal downed Philadelphia, 5-1.
Analysis: It was only his second win of the season, but Carey Price looked like a Vezina Trophy candidate, making timely stops and giving his team confidence. He was named the game's second star and finally, after six tries, registered his 100th regular-season win in the NHL.
News:Carey Price will get the start Wednesday night against Philadelphia, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis:Carey Price got a rare night off Monday when Montreal lost to Florida.
News:Carey Price gave up five goals in 27 shots in Montreal's 5-4 overtime loss to Toronto on Saturday.
Analysis: While Carey Price has shown good form at times this season, the end result is a 3.13 GAA and .878 save percentage through seven games. He's given up five goals in games against the Leafs and Avalanche and a four-spot to the Flames.
News:Carey Price will start against the Leafs on Saturday, Marc Antoine Godin of RDS.ca reports.
Analysis: When he receives time off, it will usually come when the schedule puts the Habs in action on consecutive days.
News:Carey Price allowed three goals on 32 shots in Thursday's loss to the Penguins, who were without both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
Analysis: It has to be disappointing for Carey Price and the Habs to have been beaten by a crew of largely no-name Pens -- stay-at-home defenseman and tough guy Derek Engelland picked up assists on goals by agitator Arron Asham snd unheralded rookie Joe Vitale. Price has been a bit rough to start the year, so perhaps a night on the bench would do him some good.
News:Carey Price will be in net for the Habs in what figures to be a difficult matchup with the Penguins, according to Renauyd P. Lavoie of RDS.
Analysis:Carey Price allowed only two goals in his last outing but he's still permitted 11 in his last three in what has been a slow start to the season. It's still early so give him time to rebound. That patience should be rewarded with an excellent effort this year after his breakout performance last season.
News:Carey Price stopped 20-of-22 shots faced in Montreal's 3-1 loss to the Sabres on Tuesday.
Analysis:Carey Price takes his third straight loss -- all at the Bell Centre -- but he looked better on Tuesday after allowing nine goals in the previous two games.
News: The Canadiens will turn to Carey Price on Tuesday against the Sabres, according to Hockey Inside/Out.
Analysis:Carey Price will be trying, for the third time, to wrap up his 100th career victory. He's off to a wobbly start, as evidenced by his .880 save percentage, and Price will have a tough go Tuesday against a Ryan Miller-led Sabres club.
News:Carey Price, who has allowed nine goals in the past two games, put in some extra work with Montreal goaltending coach Pierre Giroux on Monday, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis:Carey Price said he worked on positioning and stick work as he prepared for Tuesday night's game against Buffalo. He allowed a couple of softies through the five-hole in Sunday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Avalanche
News:Carey Price allowed five goals on 30 shots and two more in the shootout in Montreal's shootout loss to Colorado on Saturday.
Analysis: There were a few goals Carey Price would like to have a second whack at, and it was the second straight downer for Price. On the other hand, it was fun-to-watch hockey at the Bell Center with the two teams combining for 73 shots on goal.
News:Carey Price will start Saturday against the Avalanche, according to Radio-Canada's J-F Chaumont.
Analysis: Price is off to a slow start this season, with just one win in three games and an .888 save percentage. We think it's just a matter of time before he heats up and we see the Carey Price from last year who won a career-high 38 games. Keep him active.
News:Carey Price stopped 17 of 21 shots in Montreal's 4-1 loss to Calgary on Thursday.
Analysis:Carey Price, whose next win will be the 100th of his career, was done in by a bad first period and the Habs never recovered. He certainly wasn't at his best in the defeat, after having two very good games to start the season.
News:Carey Price will man the net for the Canadiens in their home opener Thursday against the Flames, according to Hockey Inside Out .
Analysis: As it should be. Carey Price will be the main man in net all season for the Habs as he tries to prove that last year's breakout effort wasn't a fluke but the sign of a talented keeper who has finally come into his own.
News:Carey Price stopped 30 of 31 shots faced in Sunday's 5-1 win over Winnipeg.
Analysis:Carey Price was nonchalant and poised amid the raucous MTS Centre in Winnipeg where fans welcomed back the NHL after a 15-year absence.
News:Carey Price (flu) practiced Saturday, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis:Carey Price, who didn't practice on Friday because of the flu, joined the team for a flight out west to Winnipeg for the Jets' home opener Sunday.
News:Carey Price was not at Friday's practice because of a flu, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis:Carey Price is expected to travel with the Canadiens this weekend for Sunday's game in Winnipeg.
News:Carey Price stopped 16 of 18 shots in Thursday's season-opening loss to Toronto, as James Reimer spun a shutout on the other side.
Analysis: This is certainly a disappointing first result for Carey Price, as you expect better from him any time his defense can hold the opposing team under 20 shots. He did make some big saves, however, and two goals were hardly his fault. Price is still expected to turn in elite numbers when all's said and done this season.
News: The Montreal Candiens will start their main man in net on opening night Thursday, as Carey Price will face the Leafs, according to HabsBlog.com.
Analysis:Carey Price finally lived up to expectations last year, but the pressure never stops in Montreal, so he certainly will not be able to rest on his laurels. Price is looked upon as a top-10 netminder, and as such he is fully expected to be between the pipes 65 times this season.
News:Carey Price, who started 72 games last season, said he doesn't expect the same workload this season, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: That might be the goal entering the season, but we'll have to see how the season unfolds. It certainly would be beneficial for the team to have a fresher Carey Price when the postseason comes along. "It's going to be something we gradually assess as we go along," said Price, who hasn't yet discussed the issue with head coach Jacques Martin or goaltending coach Pierre Groulx. "I don't think my time is going to be set at the start of the year. It's probably going to be determined as we go along during the year, depending on how I'm feeling, how my body's holding up, how the team's doing. There's a lot of variables involved."
News:Carey Price allowed three goals in 18 shots Friday night in Montreal's preseason win over Ottawa.
Analysis: For those prone to worry, Carey Price has allowed seven goals in just under 60 minutes through two preseason games.
News:Carey Price will get the start in net Friday night when the Canadiens and Senators face off in Ottawa.
Analysis:Carey Price's preseason debut Wednesday night didn't go so well -- four goals in 13 shots -- but he's earned some slack following a stellar 2010-11 season.
News:Carey Price gave up four goals in 13 shots faced in Tuesday's preseason loss to Dallas.
Analysis: A similar thing happened to Carey Price last year during the exhibition season, but be bounced back nicely. One bad preseason game isn't going to matter. Price will be the Habs' workhorse in net this season.
News:Carey Price will start in net for the Habs' first preseason game Tuesday, Arpon Basu of NHL.com reports.
Analysis:Carey Price was given the first start of the season and should get the majority of the starts this year. He may, however, see less ice time than last year with the Habs acquiring capable backup Peter Budaj from the Avalanche.
News: Price stopped 31 of 32 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 Game 6 win over Boston.
Analysis: Price did his best work in the third period when his team was outshot 11-6. With the win, the Habs forced a Game 7 on Wednesday in Boston.
News: Price made 49 saves in a goalie duel with Boston's Tim Thomas on Saturday night. The game stretched to two overtimes before he allowed the winner in a 2-1 loss.
Analysis: He was outstanding all night long but so was Thomas. Boston is now up 3-2 on the series with Game 6 in Montreal on Tuesday night.
News: Price will start against Boston on Thursday, BostonBruins.com reports.
Analysis: This was obviously expected, but there's the confirmation if you needed it.
News: Price surrendered three goals on 24 shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to Boston, his first of the playoffs.
Analysis: Not a stellar line, but the Habs did make a game of it in the third period after falling behind 3-0. Boston's last goal came on an empty-netter and Price, who had been outstanding in Games 1 and 2, will need to bounce back for Game 4.
News: Price was excellent again Saturday, this time stopping 34 of 35 shots in a 3-1 Game 2 win over the Bruins.
Analysis: His excellent play from the regular season has certainly continued. The Habs are now up 2-0 in this series and are poised to upset the Bruins courtesy of Price's great play.
News: Price stopped all 31 shots the Bruins put on him Thursday to give the Canadiens a victory in the series opener.
Analysis: Price had his struggles against Boston in the regular season, allowing 20 goals over six starts, but the playoffs are a new season and he's off to a great start.
News: Price made 27 saves in Saturday's win over the Leafs.
Analysis: He looks great heading into the postseason. He's one of just a handful of NHL netminders who can handle the puck and that provides a dimension to the Canadiens attack that few others can match.
News: Price will start Saturday's regular season finale against the Leafs, Dave Stubbs of The Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: Price, who had Thursday off, gets a start Saturday in order to stay sharp before the Habs' postseason run gets going next week.
News: Price will not be in net Thursday night when the Canadiens travel to Ottawa, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: Price earned this day off, not just for the 71 games he's started or played in already this season, but for the work he put in during Tuesday's playoff-clinching, overtime win over the Blackhawks (42 saves, one goal).
News: Price stopped 42 of 43 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over Chicago.
Analysis: The Habs clinched a playoff spot with the victory. Price has been an elite fantasy keeper all season long with 37 wins and eight shutouts to his credit.
News: Price will start Tuesday night against the Blackhawks, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: Price will be making his 71st start of the season in what should be a pretty big game. The Canadiens can clinch a playoff berth with a win, while the Hawks are scrambling to hold onto eighth place in the Western Conference.
News: Price was pulled after two periods in Montreal's 6-2 loss to Carolina on Wednesday.
Analysis: He gave up four goals on 26 shots and eventually gave way to Alex Auld to start the third period.
News: Price stopped 27 of 28 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Price had lost four straight games prior to Tuesday, so he needed a solid effort and he delivered. His record on the season improved to 35-27-6.
News: Price was the first goalie off the ice Tuesday and is therefore expected to start against Atlanta, NHL.com's Arpon Basu reports.
Analysis: Price's owners can't be very trustful of him at the moment, but he stopped 31 of 33 shots against Washington on Saturday, showing he's more than capable of turning it all around in any given game. While Atlanta heads into this with a 6-3-1 record, you have to like Price's chances of bouncing back, assuming he defends as well as he did against Washington.
News: Price stopped 31 of 33 shots and was named the game's first star on Saturday, but the Habs were shut out for the third consecutive game.
Analysis: Price has had a couple clunkers of late, but overall he has played very well down the stretch for a Montreal team that has just forgotten how to score goals.
News: Price will start against Washington on Saturday, Montreal Gazette writer Dave Stubbs reports.
Analysis: Price has struggled lately, winning just two of his last seven. Washington fired off 41 shots the last time he saw the Caps, so Price will need to sharpen up Saturday.
News: Price allowed five goals on 33 shots before being replaced by Alex Auld in Montreal's 7-0 loss to Boston on Thursday.
Analysis: The Bruins buzzed Price early and often and forced the netminder to leave a game for the second time in less than a week. Price will lick his wounds and get back out there, but it's been a tough stretch for him.
News: Price will start Thursday in Boston, according to Habs reporter Priyanta Emrith.
Analysis: Price took the day off practice Wednesday to recover from a bruised thigh, but it looks like he'll be ready in time to face the Bruins. This will be the first time the two teams have met since the Chara/Pacioretty incident on Mar. 8. Price has just two wins in six starts since that game, and his peripheral stats have been less than stellar over that span (4.45 GAA, .879 SV%). Look for him to try and get back on track as the Habs try to catch the B's for first place in the Northeast Division.
News: Price did not practice Wednesday, instead taking a therapy day to recover from a bruised right thigh, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: With perhaps the Canadiens' biggest game of the year coming up Thursday night in Boston, it will take more than a bruised thigh to keep Price out of the net. Expect him to start, though we should have definitive word closer to game time.
News: Price will start in goal Tuesday against Buffalo, the Montreal Gazette's Dave Stubbs reports.
Analysis: Price left the morning skate early with what appeared to be a leg/knee injury, but whatever it was, it apparently wasn't serious. He'll look to continue his season-long dominance against the Sabres: five starts, three wins, a 1.57 goals-against average and a .950 save percentage.
News: Canadiens head coach Jacques Martin was quick to point out that Friday's 6-3 loss to the Rangers wasn't Price's fault, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: Price was pulled before the first period was done after having allowed five goals, though he seems to have been a victim of some lethargic play in front of him. "The first goal was a turnover, a blocked shot that led to a breakaway," Martin said. "On the second one, we killed a penalty but then we didn't get the puck out of our zone. The third probably broke our back. The next one was a turnover and on the fifth one, our (defenseman) pinched in and allowed a three-on-one break the other way." Price has been durable, resilient and good this season. He'll bounce back.
News: Price gave up five goals on only 12 shots Friday night before being pulled in a 6-3 loss to the Rangers.
Analysis: He didn't last past the first period and was yanked at the 18:16 mark. Price has been rock steady since the early part of the year and should bounce back relatively quickly. He leads the league with 34 wins and minutes played and should be a Vezina finalist if the hockey gods are kind.
News: Price will start in goal Friday against the Rangers, Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse reports.
Analysis: After another excellent performance Thursday night against Tampa Bay, Price will look to stay hot against the Rangers, winners of four of their last five.
News: Price stopped 35 of 37 shots Thursday, then allowed just one goal on four shootout attempts to earn a win over the Lightning.
Analysis: Price's strong season continues, as he's now won six of eight in the month of March, putting up spectacular save percentage and goals-against numbers while doing it. A goalie like this is a boon for the fantasy playoffs.
News: Price is expected to start Thursday against Tampa Bay, reports Francois Gagnon of La Presse.
Analysis: Price is second in the NHL in wins and shutouts (33, 8), fifth in SV% (.924) and seventh in GAA (2.32). He remains a must-start in all fantasy formats.
News: Price stopped 37 of 41 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Price played well, but his team was badly outplayed and was outshot 41-26. Despite the loss, Price has still won five of his last seven starts and remains a fine fantasy play on a nightly basis.
News: Price got the start Tuesday against the Capitals.
Analysis: Not a big surprise here after seeing Price stop all 26 shots he faced against the Penguins on Saturday.
News: Price will start Saturday in Pittsburgh, according to CKAC Sports.
Analysis: Price dropped a 4-1 decision to the Blues on Thursday, but it was just his second loss in his last seven starts. Overall, Price is tied for first overall in the league in goalie wins with 32, and he's in the top 10 in GAA (2.33) and SV% (.923). At this point in the season, you don't really need us to tell you to start him every chance you get, do you?
News: Price was outplayed by Jaroslav Halak in Thursday's loss to the Blues, Montreal's first game since the horrific injury to Max Pacioretty.
Analysis: You can forgive the Habs for, perhaps, not having their heads in the right place for this one, but they're trying to hold tight to that sixth seed in the East and every point counts, so they'd better not let themselves fall into a rut.
News: Price is expected to be in net for Thursday night's contest against the Blues, Lou Korac of the Alton Telegraph reports.
Analysis: Thursday night's game marks the long-anticipated matchup between the Canadiens and their former netminder Jaroslav Halak. Price will look to provide further confirmation to the Canadiens that keeping him was the right choice, while Halak looks to defeat his former team.
News: Price stopped 30 of 31 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Boston.
Analysis: Price has now won four straight and five of his last six. Overall, he has allowed just four goals in his last four starts.
News: Price is expected to start Tuesday's game against the Bruins, according to Renaud Lavoie of RDS.
Analysis: This will mark the first time the Habs and Bruins have met since their fight-filled affair last month, so Price should be plenty psyched up for this one. The Habs recently wrapped up a very successful road trip with three consecutive wins against the Lightning, Panthers and Thrashers, with Price between the pipes for all three victories. With those wins, Price has now broken the 30-win barrier (31-21-6) for the first time in his career. The kid is for real, folks - make sure you keep him active.
News: Price made 43 saves in a 4-2 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday.
Analysis: When does his name enter the mix for the Hart trophy? He turned away all but three of the 116 shots he faced during the Habs' three-game road sweep of Atlanta, Florida and Tampa Bay. He's fantasy gold.
News: Price will start Saturday against Tampa Bay, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: Price is on a bit of a roll lately, having won three of his last four starts.
News: Price recorded a 30-save shutout victory over the Panthers on Thursday, his 30th win and seventh shutout of the year.
Analysis: His offense supported him with four goals, including two early ones, and Price and the Canadiens rolled to the win. He's won three of his last four starts.
News: Price will start Thursday night against the Panthers, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: No surprises here. Price has started 54 of Montreal's 64 games thus far in 2010-11.
News: Price turned away 41 shots Tuesday in the 3-1 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Price had been a bit off the mark lately with just one win in his last four starts, but looked strong when faced with more rubber than a tennis ball factory. Price has allowed two goals or less in each of his last three appearances as Montreal aims to improve its playoff position.
News: Price will start Tuesday's game against the Thrashers, the Canadiens' official site reports.
Analysis: Price gave way to Alex Auld on Saturday, but evidently the illness that slowed him this past weekend is no longer an issue.
News: Price (illness) will not start Sunday against the Hurricanes, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Analysis: Price showed up at the morning skate feeling ill and was sent home. Alex Auld will start in Price's place.
News: Price arrived at the morning skate Saturday feeling ill and was sent home, the Montreal Gazette's Dave Stubbs reports.
Analysis: The team said Price should at least be available for backup duties Saturday against the Hurricanes, but whether he starts will probably be a game-time decision. Alex Auld would start if Price can't go.
News: Price's day off didn't last long in Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs, as Alex Auld lasted just 13 minutes into the game before being pulled.
Analysis: The Habs were able to tie the game after Price game in, but he gave up two goals to Tyler Bozak to give the Leafs a lead that they wouldn't relinquish. Overall, Price stopped 17 of 19 shots one night after facing 39 shots in a win over the Canucks.
News: Price stopped 37 of 39 shots to pick up a much-needed win for the Canadiens, 3-2, over Vancouver.
Analysis: Once the Canucks found their footing mid-way through the first period, Price was a busy man. It was just his second win in the last seven starts.
News: Price will start in goal Tuesday against Vancouver, the Montreal Gazette's Dave Stubbs reports.
Analysis: Price has lost five of his last six starts, but his other numbers remain strong, and just because the Habs' offense doesn't provide him with consistent support doesn't mean he's not worth starting in many leagues.
News: Price gave up four goals while facing 37 shots in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Flames.
Analysis: Price has now lost five of his last six starts, but still maintains a stellar GAA (2.39) and save percentage (.920). The Canadiens just don't provide enough offense to consistently overcome opponents scoring three or more goals in a given game.
News: Price will start Sunday's Heritage Classic outdoor game against the Flames, according to Habs Insideout.
Analysis: Price has just two wins in his last six starts, but both of those came via shutout. Price has proven all season he can get hot again at any time, so it would be wise not to sit him.
News: Price allowed three goals on 27 shots Thursday to take the loss against the Oilers.
Analysis: Although Price has won just once in his last five starts, he hasn't been wholly terrible aside from the eight-goal game against Boston. Keep rolling him.
News: Price will start Thursday against the Oilers, according to Habs Insideout.
Analysis: Price has just two wins in his last five starts, however both of those have come via shutout - proof that you can never really afford to sit this guy, even when he drops a couple of games in a row. Keep him in your starting rotation and you should be well-rewarded come season's end.
News: Price allowed two goals in regulation on 32 shots in Tuesday's shootout loss to Buffalo.
Analysis: Price and his mates fell in a 10-round shootout, something that can hardly be pinned on the goalies. Montreal was winning 2-0 for most of the game, but losses like Tuesday's are more palatable due to the small stat lines. Price is a highly reliable netminder on a strong team, as you already know.
News: Price will start Tuesday's game against the Sabres, according to Renaud Lavoie of RDS.
Analysis: Price continues to make a strong bid for the Vezina trophy this season, currently tied for second in the NHL in both wins (27) and shutouts (6). Meanwhile, his GAA and SV% (2.38 and .920, respectively) are also among the best in the league. After struggling through most of last season, Price has suddenly established himself as one of the league's elite netminders. He should be in your fantasy lineup whenever he takes to the ice.
News: Price pitched a 27-save shutout over Toronto on Saturday night. It's his sixth shutout this season.
Analysis: It was a nice bounce-back from what might be the worst outing of his career in that fight-filled debacle against Boston on Wednesday. He continues to rack up career numbers and remains one of the league's best options for wins. And he's no slouch in counting categories, either. He's a must-roll whenever he's between the pipes.
News: Price will start Saturday night against the Maple Leafs, according to the Montreal Gazette.
Analysis: The Canadiens have lost three in a row and will be looking for their star netiminder to get them back on track with a solid effort against the Leafs. The Habs have dropped two of three decisions against Toronto so far this season, however the last time Price was between the pipes against them (Nov. 20), he stopped all 30 shots he faced to record the shutout and the win.
News: Price gave up eight goals on 34 shots Wednesday night in Montreal's loss to Boston.
Analysis: It was old-time hockey between two original-six clubs with 14 goals scored and at least that many fights in Boston. You can expect Alex Auld to start Thursday against the Islanders.
News: Price will start Wednesday's game against the Bruins, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: The Bruins are coming off a 2-0 blanking at the hands of the Sharks this past Saturday, but perhaps the added time off between games will be enough to recharge their batteries on offense. Working in his favor is that Price is 3-0 against Boston this season, with a .941 save percentage in that span.
News: Price stopped 26 of the 29 shots he faced Sunday against the Devils, but the Canadiens still lost.
Analysis: This was the second night of back-to-back starts for Price, and Saturday he blanked the Rangers, so all in all it wasn't a bad weekend for him. He continues to be a worthy start regardless of matchup.
News: Price will make the second of back-to-back starts Sunday against the Devils, reports Habs blogger Arpon Basu.
Analysis: No surprise here, as Price played brilliantly Saturday, stopping all 35 shots he saw in a 2-0 blanking of the Rangers. Furthermore, the win gives Price a league-leading 26 on the season. Many experts are pointing to Tim Thomas as this year's Vezina trophy candidate, but with two months left in the season, Price is still very much in the race for the title of top goaltender in the NHL.
News: Price made 35 saves in a shutout win over the Rangers on Saturday afternoon.
Analysis: Saturday marked Price's fifth shutout of the season, as he continues to roll after taking full control of the Habs' No. 1 netminder spot following the offseason trade of Jaroslav Halak. Price is now 17-6-4 in 26 starts at home this season and remains an elite option in all formats.
News: Price will start Saturday afternoon against the Rangers, according to Habs Insideout.
Analysis: Price had a rare night off Wednesday against the Panthers, so he should be well-rested for Saturday's early tilt against the Blueshirts. Overall, Price is 25-16-5 on the season, with a 2.35 GAA and .920 SV% and deserves to be in your starting lineup whenever he takes to the ice.
News: Price will be in goal against the Rangers on Friday, RDS.ca reports.
Analysis: Not much surprise here given how well he's played this season. Price should continue to collect the vast majority of the starts in goal for the Habs down the stretch.
News: Price stopped 27 of 29 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over Washington.
Analysis: Except for one poor outing against the Flyers right before the All-Star break, Price has been fantastic of late and his record improved to 25-16-5 with the victory.
News: Price will be in net when the Canadiens kick off their post All-Star break schedule Tuesday night in Washington, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: Price, who was given Monday off following his participation in the All-Star Game, is on pace to play 70 games this season. Whether the Canadiens ride him that hard in the final months remains to be seen, but they are looking for some separation at the bottom playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.
News: Price was rested Monday following his performance in Sunday's All-Star Game, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: There is no cause for concern here. Price simply was due for a breather after allowing three goals on 16 shots in one period for Team Staal. His .812 save percentage was the second best among six goalies that participated in the contest full of stars -- Jonas Hiller of the Ducks led all backstops with a save percentage of .882.
News: Price stopped 30 of 34 shots in Tuesday's loss to Philadelphia.
Analysis: Price has been playing very well of late, so Tuesday's poor outing isn't a concern. He enters the All-Star break with a record of 24-16-5.
News: Price stopped 33 of 34 shots Friday night as Montreal drubbed Ottawa 7-1.
Analysis: The win was his 24th of the season and fifth in his last seven appearances.
News: Price is expected to start Friday in Ottawa, reports Francois Gagnon of La Presse.
Analysis: The Habs play back-to-back games against the Sens and Ducks on Friday and Saturday, so it will be interesting to see if Price gets the nod for both matchups. Either way, Price is playing some excellent hockey right now, having stopped 68 of 72 shots over his past two starts. Fantasy owners should have him in their lineups every time he takes to the ice.
News: Price stopped 37 of 39 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Buffalo.
Analysis: Price played fantastic, but a dumb penalty by Scott Gomez at the end of regulation cost the Habs the game. Still, Price has had a great season and is well deserving of his trip to the All-Star Game.
News: Price will start Tuesday against the Sabres, according to Habs Insideout.
Analysis: Price's strong season continues, with four wins in six games so far in January. Mind you, the last one against the Flames on Monday was a cheapie, considering all he had to do was step in for Alex Auld and stop four shots, registering both the win and the shutout. But you won't hear any fantasy owners complaining. Roll him while he's hot, people.
News: Price stepped in for Alex Auld on Monday against the Flames, stopping all four shots he faced and picking up a win.
Analysis: This win was a nice surprise for anybody who happened to have Price in their lineup Monday. When he's actually supposed to be in net, he's somebody that should be starting for you most, if not all, of the time.
News: Price was the first goalie off the ice for Montreal on Saturday morning, indicating that he is in line to start the team's night game against the Rangers, Newsday reports.
Analysis: The start will be Price's 40th of the year, tops in the NHL to this point. Backup Alex Auld has been called upon for just five starts to date.
News: Price is expected to start against the Rangers on Saturday, Montreal Gazette writer Dave Stubbs reports.
Analysis: Price hasn't been quite as hot lately after posting four shutouts in the first two months of the year, but he's still 2-1-1 in January despite facing off against Boston, and twice against Pittsburgh.
News: Price is expected to start against the Penguins on Wednesday, RDS.ca reports.
Analysis: Price is already 2-0 against the Pens this season, and has stopped 67 of the 70 pucks they've thrown at him. Price looks to be back in the saddle once again following a recent four-game winless streak, so make sure he's in your starting lineups.
News: Price stopped 31 of 36 shots he faced Wednesday night as Montreal lost to Pittsburgh 5-2.
Analysis: He had won his previous two starts, letting in only three goals in that span. Montreal doesn't play again until Saturday night against the Rangers.
News: Price will start Saturday against the Bruins, according to Radio-Canada's J-F Chaumont.
Analysis: After a four-game winless slide, Price was more like his usual solid self Thursday against the Penguins, stopping 31 of 32 shots for the win. Keep him active and cross your fingers in the hopes that this is the start of another winning streak for the young Habs netimnder.
Habs' Price Hopes To Break Slump Thursday Against Pens
News: Price is expected to start Thursday against Pittsburgh, according to The Hockey Writers' Mike Colligan.
Analysis: After a blazing start to the season, Price has cooled off considerably with just two wins in his last ten starts. Furthermore, his GAA and SV% over that span are 3.57 and .860, respectively. The question therefore remains, are we now seeing the real Carey Price, or is he just going through a rough patch? For now, keep him active as you normally would, but keep a close eye on his play.
News: Price stopped 31 of 32 shots, then went perfect in the shootout Thursday to defeat the Penguins.
Analysis: He was helped by the absence of Sidney Crosby, who missed the game with a concussion. Even though it came with Crosby out, this is a good win against a good team for Price, as he had cooled off over the last month.
News: With seven games spaced out over the next 18 days, Price will get more time to practice and work on his technique, the Montreal Gazette reports. The Canadiens recently returned home from a busy seven-game road trip over the holidays, while Price has lost four starts in a row and six of his last seven.
Analysis: "It's hard, especially for goalies, when you don't have time to work on things like positioning," Price said. "Things like plays around the crease. It could be adjustment of six inches that can make a difference between the puck hitting you and the puck going in off your skate." Price isn't admitting fatigue has played a role in his recent skid, but the Habs' No. 1 goalie is on pace to play 70-72 games. We expect Montreal head coach Jacques Martin to manage the goalie's workload more in the coming months, but whether that means games off or practices off remains to be seen.
News: Price will get the start for the Canadiens in Sunday's game against the Thrashers, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: It's a matinee affair at the Bell Center, so have your lineup ready early. Price has lost five of his past six starts with an .860 save percentage, and was pulled from his most recent outing, a 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday.
News: Price allowed four goals on 20 shots in Thursday's loss to Tampa Bay and was pulled in the middle of the third period for Alex Auld.
Analysis: You can't really fault Price too much; he's far from the first goalie to get beaten by Steven Stamkos and Martin St. Louis. When you take as many penalties and play as badly as Montreal did, that makes it very hard on a goalie.
News: Price has been named the starter for Thursday night's game against Tampa Bay, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: At some point, Canadiens head coach Jacques Martin will rest Price in favor of Alex Auld. That will most likely come Friday against Florida in what will be the second of a back-to-back set.
News: Price stopped 27 of 29 shots in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Price has now lost six of his last eight starts. His overall numbers on the year remain solid, but his record has dropped to 19-13-3 with his recent struggles.
News: Price lost for the fourth time in six games Sunday against the Islanders, letting in four goals on 25 shots.
Analysis: Though the save percentage isn't very good, he wasn't entirely at fault here, with the final two goals against him coming on a five-minute major power play for the Isles.
News: Price is the likely starter for the Canadiens in a Sunday game against the Islanders, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Price has been one of the best stories in the NHL this season. He's shrugged off plenty of naysayers as an owner of four shutouts, a save percentage of .925, and a league-leading 19 wins. Make sure he's in your starting lineup against the Islanders.
News: Price broke his recent skid with a solid outing Thursday, stopping 22 of 24 to defeat the Hurricanes.
Analysis: He'd lost four of his last five outings, allowing at least three goals in every game (and five goals twice), so it's good to see Price bounce back with a solid win.
News: Price will start Thursday night when Montreal visits Carolina, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: This was expected after head coach Jacques Martin said last week that Price would likely start the first few games of Montreal's current seven-game road trip. After the Christmas break, Price will be given a night off, so be prepared for that.
News: Price allowed five goals on just 17 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Dallas.
Analysis: Not good. Price has just one win in his last five starts. Yet his numbers for the season remain stellar and we would advise keeping him active.
News: Price is expected to start Tuesday against Dallas, reports Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse.
Analysis: With just a single win in his last four starts, is Price finally coming back to earth? Or is this just a rough patch in what is turning out to be a career year for the Habs' young netminder? Price is still 18-10-2 with a 2.13 GAA and .929 SV% so far this season. Stick with him for now - you can't call it a slump just yet.
News: Canadiens coach Jacques Martin said Price will likely start the first leg of Montreal's upcoming seven-game road trip, the Montreal Gazette reports. The trip begins Sunday night against Colorado, then onto Dallas on Tuesday and Carolina on Thursday.
Analysis: With breaks in between the games, fatigue shouldn't be a factor for Price, who has started all but three games so far this season. After the Christmas break, Martin said there will be a start for Alex Auld in the second segment of the trip, which features four games in six nights.
News: Coming off his worst start of the year, Price stopped 34 of 37 to outduel Tim Thomas and the Bruins on Thursday.
Analysis: Price allowed five goals to the Flyers Wednesday for his second loss in a row, but bounced back here in a big way for his NHL-best 18th win.
News: Price will make the second of back-to-back starts Thursday against the Bruins, according to Renaud Lavoie of RDS.
Analysis: Price gave up five goals on 30 shots Wednesday against the Flyers for his second straight defeat, only the second time this season he has lost consecutive starts. We suspect the fatigue factor might be starting to creep in for Price, who has only had three nights off so far all season.
News: Price gave up a season-high five goals on 30 shots in a loss to Philadelphia on Wednesday night.
Analysis: He's been spectacular this season, so we really can't hold one bad night again him. Price is still sitting at 17-9-2 for the season and remains a favorite for the Vezina trophy through the first third of the season.
News: Price will start Wednesday's game against the Flyers, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: Price makes for a good fantasy play against Philly on this night, who are in action for the second in as many nights. Price is 6-2-0 with a 1.81 GAA in his career against the Flyers, with both of his career shutouts against them coming at home. He is also 3-0-0 in three regular-season home starts against the Flyers, stopping 89 of 90 shots. Regardless of his opponent, Price should be in your starting lineup whenever he takes to the ice.
News: Price will not start for the Canadiens on Saturday, according to Renaud Lavoie of RDS.
Analysis: Price leads the league in wins this season with 17 and rarely sits, so while it is disappointing for fantasy owners to see him out of the lineup, can you really complain? Price has started 27 of his team's 29 games, and will continue to carry the load as the season moves forward.
News: Price stopped 28 of 31 shots as Montreal lost to Detroit 4-2 on Friday night.
Analysis: The fourth goal was an empty netter. Price had another solid outing, but the Wings were able to bury their chances. Price currently leads the league with 17 wins and is one of the best fantasy goalies this year.
News: Price will start in goal Friday at Detroit, the Montreal Gazette's Dave Stubbs reports.
Analysis: Price is rolling right now, coming off three straight wins in which he allowed just one goal in each.
News: Price turned aside all but one shot Tuesday during the win over Montreal, his third consecutive win.
Analysis: Not much has fazed Price this season as he rolls through opponent after opponent. He's allowed one goal in each of his last three starts and five of his last six. Roll him with confidence and expect more of the same from Price.
News: Price will start Tuesday against the Senators, according to Habs Insideout.
Analysis: What more can we say about this guy? Price has four wins in his last five games, with a miniscule 1.58 GAA and a SV% of .947. We know it's early, but can anyone say "Vezina Trophy candidate?"
News: Price allowed just one goal on 27 shots in Saturday's win over the Sharks.
Analysis: Price's outstanding season just keeps on rolling. He has allowed just one goal in four of his last five starts and now has 16 wins this season.
News: Price will start Saturday against San Jose, reports Habs blogger Arpon Basu.
Analysis: What a difference a year makes. Price was firmly in the #2 goalie slot for the Habs last year as Jaroslav Halak's backup, but so far this year is having a career season as the team's starter. He is top-10 in all major stat categories, including wins (15 - 1st), SV% (.934 - 4th) and GAA (2.00 - 5th). Price should be in your starting fantasy lineup whenever he takes to the ice.
News: Price will play the second of back-to-back starts Thursday against New Jersey, reports Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse.
Analysis: Price took the loss on Wednesday against Edmonton - a game the Habs probably should have won, considering they were up by two goals entering the third period. Regardless, look for Price to get back on track against the offensively-challenged Devils. It's interesting to note that in 23 starts this season, Price has posted consecutive losses just once.
News: Price moved into first in the NHL in wins all by himself with Thursday's win over the hapless Devils.
Analysis: He stopped 28 of 29, only adding to his already spectacular numbers this year. Price has quickly grown into a top goalie.
News: Price gave up four goals in a loss to the Oilers on Wednesday night.
Analysis: Price has simply been on fire leading the league in wins and leading or near the top in GAA and save percentage. The blemish Wednesday should not be a cause for alarm although Price was in line for another win as Montreal entered the third period leading 3-1.
News: Price was named as the NHL's second star for the month of November.
Analysis: The monthly honor is the second in a row for Price who was named the NHL's first star of October. Price continues to prove the Montreal front office made the right choice in keeping him over Jaroslav Halak. It is hard to believe Price is playing like a machine considering he was pulled quickly in the opening minutes of the second period in the first preseason game after he allowed six goals on the night.
News: Price will be between the pipes Wednesday against Edmonton, Habs Insideout reports.
Analysis: It took some time, but Price is finally living up to the lofty expectations that have surrounded him the past couple of years. He is 14-7-1 so far this season, with a stellar .935 SV%, 1.95 GAA and four shutouts. Any fantasy owners who took a gamble on him in the middle to later rounds of their drafts are reaping big rewards today because of it. Roll him with confidence.
News: Price came within 1:13 of his fifth shutout of the season in a 3-1 Montreal win over Buffalo on Saturday night. He made 34 saves.
Analysis: What a rebound from last season -- this guy is fantasy gold. You know what to do when he's between the pipes.
News: Price will be back in net Saturday night against Buffalo.
Analysis: Price was relieved of his netminding Friday night by teammate Alex Auld. Price will look to add to his league leading 13 wins on the season. The Habs will need to play much better Saturday night compared to Friday in order to get another win. Friday night, the Thrashers thrashed the Canadiens and put 47 shots on goal in a 3-0 victory.
News: Price will get the night off Friday against Atlanta.
Analysis: This will be only the second time this season Price will leave his post for teammate Alex Auld to occupy. Auld was brilliant in his first chance to spell Price making 30 saves against the Islanders on October 29th while allowing one goal and earning the victory.
News: Price led the way for Montreal on Wednesday night in a 4-1 victory over the Kings.
Analysis: Price made 24 saves on the night and won his NHL leading 13th game of the season. Price has been on fire to start the season and is making the Canadien braintrust look wise for committing to him during the offseason.
News: Price turned aside 42 shots in Monday's loss to Philadelphia.
Analysis: Price had been red-hot prior to Monday's loss that saw he and his teammates blow an early 2-0 lead to the Flyers. He can't win them all, but his owners will take a 5-2 record over the last seven games.
News: Price made 30 saves for his fourth shutout of the season in Saturday's 2-0 defeat of the Leafs.
Analysis: He was flat-out amazing at times and has clearly regained his previous calm and clarity between the pipes. He's an auto-roll right now.
News: Price will pick up another start Saturday at home against the Leafs, according to SLAM! Hockey.
Analysis: As if there was any doubt who would start in a contest against the division and Canadian rival Leafs. Price will now have started 19 of 20 games for the Canadiens this season. Keep rolling him and enjoy the frequent PT.
News: Price will start against the Predators on Thursday, according to the TEAM 990's Amanda Stein.
Analysis: Price has been brilliant so far this year, going 11-5-1 to start the season. He also has four consecutive wins currently under his belt, two by shutout. There were many detractors saying he would not be able to fill the shoes of Jaroslav Halak this season, but so far he has proven them all wrong. Start him with confidence.
News: Price stopped all 41 shots he faced in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: Price was absolutely brilliant. Price has allowed a grand total of three goals in his last four games and he's as hot as any goalie in the league right now. The shutout was his third of the young season. He had none in 39 starts last season.
News: Price was honored as the NHL's First Star for last week November 7-14.
Analysis: Price posted a 3-0 record in that time-frame. He also posted a 1.00 goals-against average and .970 save percentage. The results from last week increased his overall record to 10-5-1 with a 2.18 GAA.
News: Price will be between the pipes Saturday against Carolina, Habs Insideout reports.
Analysis: Price really seems to be hitting his stride right now, with three wins in his last four games. It still remains to be seen whether he can keep up this kind of effort over the course of a full season, but we like what we've seen so far. Keep him active.
News: Price turned aside 34 shots in Thursday's win over Boston, his third win in four starts.
Analysis: Price has responded the past week with some strong performances, posting a shutout Tuesday and allowing just one goal Thursday. The Habs are playing well presently and Price stands unchallenged as the team's top netminder. Play him with relative confidence.
News: Price will start in Boston on Thursday, according to Renaud Lavoie of RDS.ca.
Analysis: Price is coming off a 34-save shutout win against the Canucks on Tuesday and will look to keep the streak alive against the red-hot Bruins. Roll him as you normally would.
News: Price stopped all 34 shots he faced in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Vancouver.
Analysis: Price had lost three of his previous four starts prior to Tuesday, but he is playing well and should be active in nearly all leagues. Hopefully Tuesday's stellar effort will get the Habs going.
News: Price will start Tuesday against Vancouver, according to Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse.
Analysis: The bad news is, Price has just one win in his last four starts; the good news is, he's not getting blown out either, as he hasn't allowed more than three goals in any game over that stretch. Fantasy owners should just keep rolling Price on a nightly basis and hope that the Habs' offense can pick him up whenever he has an off game.
News: Price made 28 saves and was one of the game's stars in Montreal's 3-2 loss to Ottawa on Saturday night.
Analysis: He has exorcised the ghosts of Jaroslav Halak and is settling into a solid groove for the Habs. We can finally say, "roll with confidence." Go figure.
News: Price will start Saturday against the Bruins, according to Habs blogger Arpon Basu.
Analysis: This will make back-to-back games for Price, who was solid in a 29-save victory over Buffalo on Friday. Keep him in your lineup as you normally would.
Montreal's Price Gets Seventh Win of Season Friday Night
News: Price stopped 29 of 31 shots in a 3-2 win over Buffalo on Friday night.
Analysis: Price has been very consistent this season and looks to have silenced the critics for now. Montreal is one of the better teams in the East right now with 17 points in 13 games, and Price should continue to benefit.
News: Price will get the start Friday against Buffalo, according to Renaud Lavoie of RDS.ca.
Analysis: Price is off to a respectable 6-4-1 start this season, and his GAA of 2.44 is nothing to be ashamed of. However, his SV% of .909 suggests that he's still not making some key saves when he has to. Nonetheless, he will continue to see the lion's share of starts for the Canadiens this season, so fantasy owners should keep rolling him and hope he can tighten up his play.
News: Price stopped 21 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to Columbus.
Analysis: Price's record dropped to 6-4-1 with the loss. Overall, he's off to a very solid start this season and should be started with confidence.
News: Price will get the start against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, RDS.ca reports.
Analysis: Price is 6-3-1 on the year so far, and doing a good job of making Habs fans forget about Jaroslav Halak. However, his 2.38 GAA and .912 SV%, while respectable, aren't good enough to put him in elite goaltender territory. He's a good mid-tier fantasy goalie but he won't win you any titles.
News: Price made 28 saves in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Florida.
Analysis: Price played a strong game but the Habs ran into a red-hot Tomas Vokoun. He seems to have regained his rookie form; use him with confidence.
News: Price will return to the net Saturday against Florida.
Analysis: Teammate Alex Auld filled in nicely Friday night against the Isles, stopping 30 shots in the 3-1 win. The effort by Auld was a great sign for Montreal that if it needs to spell Price that Auld can provide a nice alternative. Price still is the No. 1 goalie and will be back in net Saturday.
News: Price will sit Friday night versus the Islanders.
Analysis: Price claimed to want to start all 82 games in goal this season but coach Jacques Martin has other plans giving the goalie the night off with a game tomorrow night versus the Panthers.
News: Price made 18 saves to record the 5-3 win over the visiting Islanders on Wednesday.
Analysis: Price only saw 21 shots, allowing three goals, but two of them came with his team facing a man disadvantage. With the offense finding their groove and the team defense limiting shots, Price could see some wins over the short term. Just beware of some weaker peripheral numbers.
News: Price will get the start Wednesday against the Islanders, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: If it's not broken, don't fix it. Coach Jacques Martin plans to stick with this philosophy as he will keep the same lineup that has won two consecutive games. Price, who will be making his ninth consecutive start, has a 2.23 GAA and .918 save percentage this season.
News: Price will get the start against Phoenix on Monday night, RDS.ca reports.
Analysis: Without Jaroslav Halak breathing down his neck, Price should see a much larger workload this season for the Habs. Price has started the campaign off on a high note with a 4-2-1 record along with a 2.27 GAA and .916 save percentage in his first seven starts.
News: Price improved to 4-2-1 with a 3-0 shutout of the Senators on Saturday.
Analysis: Price had a pretty easy night as he was only required to make 19 saves. His fantasy owners have to be thrilled with his start to the season. He may not be an ace goaltender, but there was a lot of pressure on him to perform after the offseason trade of Jaroslav Halak. Price has proven to not handle pressure all that well in the past, but perhaps knowing he is the undisputed number one goaltender for the team has helped ease his nerves.
News: Price will start Saturday's game against Ottawa, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: Price has been inconsistent at times this season, but he's 3-2-1 with a 2.64 goals-against average and will be in net for the seventh straight game.
News: Price will start for the Canadiens on Thursday, CTV Montreal reports.
Analysis: Price will try to best goalie counterpart Martin Brodeur in the contest. The 23-year-old is off to a respectable start to the season with three wins and a .914 save percentage in five games.
News: Price will start against the Senators on Saturday, according to the Habs' official Twitter feed.
Analysis: Price has two wins and an OT loss in his last three games, and is starting to justify fantasy owners' faith in him. Keep him rolling.
News: Price stopped 22 of 23 shots Friday and won his second in a row for Montreal.
Analysis: Price was expected to step in after Montreal traded Jaroslav Halak away in the offseason. This is exactly what the Habs had in mind with a stifling defense and solid netminding. Price is on a roll so keep him in your lineups.
News: Price made 22 saves to record the 2-1 win over host Buffalo Friday night.
Analysis: Price benfited from a good Canadiens' defense that allowed only 23 shots to the home team Sabres. But with only two goals scored themselves, there is little margin for error.
News: Price will start Friday against the Sabres, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: Price is off to a bit of a shaky start this season with just one win in his first three games. However, keep in mind that lifetime he is 5-4-3 with a 2.20 GAA against the Sabres.
News: Price will start the Canadiens' home opener on Wednesday against the Lightning, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: Price appeared shaky in preseason play, but was solid in the Habs' first two regular season games, a 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs and a 3-2 win over the Penguins. Fantasy owners should roll him whenever he takes to the ice and hope his play continues to improve.
Montreal's Price Solid In 4-3 Overtime Loss To Tampa Bay
News: Price stopped 44 of 48 shots, but couldn't keep Tampa Bay from spoiling Montreal's home opener in a 4-3 overtime loss on Wednesday night.
Analysis: He's off to a really nice start this year as he looks to make the Montreal faithful forget all about Jaroslav Halak. Montreal plays its next game against Buffalo on Friday night.
News: Price picked up the win Saturday night versus the Penguins and was selected as one of the game's three stars.
Analysis: Price followed up a so-so performance Thursday night against the Leafs with a solid effort Saturday. He made 36 saves and kept the Habs' in the game long enough for teammates Michael Cammalleri and Scott Gomez to tie the game and then eventually net the game-winner 24 seconds apart, late in the third period. This is the type of netminding the Habs envisioned this year and hopefully Price can repeat these performances going forward.
News: Price was one of the game's three stars in Saturday's 3-2 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: He made 36 saves and was the Habs' game-saver. This is the Price that made our hearts skip a beat in his rookie year; fingers crossed he can maintain this studly play.
News: Price gave up three goals on 24 shots in Thursday's opener against the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Price had a very unimpressive preseason and it carried over to the regular season. It took less than nine minutes into the game for Price to cough up a two-goal deficit. It remains to be seen how long the Habs let the Carey Price project last if he continues to put forth lackluster performances.
News: Price will start Thursday's game against Toronto, the Montreal Gazette's Dave Stubbs reports.
Analysis: Feel free to Roll with Price if you need him. He looked doubtful after missing Wednesday's practice, but perhaps this flu bug was of the 24-hour variety.
News: Price (flu) was the first goalie off the ice Thursday morning, and it's looking more likely that he'll be able to start Thursday night against Toronto, the Montreal Gazette's Dave Stubbs reports.
Analysis: We don't have official confirmation on this yet, but it looks like Price owners might have their guy available for the opener after all. He was considered doubtful after Wednesday's practice.
News: Price, who missed practice Wednesday with the flu, is doubtful for Thursday's opener against the Leafs, according to the Toronto Star.
Analysis: There's still time to recover, but Price owners should have another option at the ready. Not a great way to enter the new season after Price struggled so badly at times last year.
News: Price was solid in the net for his first win of the exhibition season, stopping 19 of 21 shots Monday in a 6-2 win over Florida.
Analysis: Much of the credit should go to Montreal's defense, which gave up only 21 shots. Price did struggle early, giving up up the first goal of the game via a power-play tally by David Booth. The crowd seemed to "jump on-board" as Michael Cammalleri insisted a week ago after Price was pulled following the first period in the first exhibition game. The crowd was constantly trying to pull Price in the right direction chanting, "Ca-rey Ca-rey." It's hard to tell if the fans of Montreal are showing support or not trying to be too discouraged, but come regular season if Price is giving up 3-4 goals a game he most likely won't last long in net for Montreal.
News: Price stopped 24 shots Saturday in a 6-2 preseason loss to Ottawa.
Analysis: It's a step in the right direction after Wednesday's debacle but it's going to be a long road for the netminder. Confidence in him will be slow to come.
News: Price did not play in preseason game number two for Montreal on Friday night.
Analysis: Since it is still only preseason there is no need to think anything of this move, especially since the team has showed their support for Price following his first outing, in which he gave up four goals in just over a period of play.
News: Price did not look good in the Habs' opener against the Bruins on Wednesday. He allowed four goals on just 10 shots and was relieved by Curtis Sanford.
Analysis: The sellout crowd in Montreal on opening night of exhibition play gave Price a warm round of boos. The team is sticking up for Price, though, as Michael Cammalleri and coach Jacques Martin both came out publicly and defended Price and suggested Montreal fans should get "on board" to support Price.
News: Price was pulled after the first period of Wednesday's preseason opener against Boston.
Analysis: This is not what Montreal expected when they let Jaroslav Halak walk and extended Price for two years. He made only five saves out of nine shots in just over one period of play before he was replaced by Curtis Sanford.
News: The Canadiens have signed Price to a two-year contract extension, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: With Jaroslav Halak having been sent packing this offseason, Price is in line to be the Habs' top man between the pipes in 2010-11.
News: The St. Louis Blues have acquired goaltender Jaroslav Halak, whose stellar play helped the Montreal Canadiens reach the Eastern Conference finals, for former first-round pick Lars Eller and another prospect -- Ian Schultz. The 25-year-old Halak won a pair of Game 7s and helped Montreal bounce heavily favored Washington and Pittsburgh out of the playoffs. He won three straight games and eliminated the Capitals by stopping 131 of 134 shots. Both Canadiens goalies, Halak and Carey Price, are due to become restricted free agents on July 1. Chris Mason, the Blues' starting goalie the last two seasons, is due for unrestricted free agency. "Jaroslav's play in this year's regular season and Stanley Cup playoffs was remarkable," Blues president John Davidson said. "He has had very impressive numbers in the NHL and we are thrilled that he will be wearing the Bluenote for us."
Analysis: The Canadiens made a loud statement on Thursday by signaling Price as their goalie of the future. They always envisioned the former first-round pick in that regard, but his career got a little off track in the second half of the 2008-09 season as he dealt with injury. Clearly, the Habs don't think the book is closed with Price and this trade could be a huge confidence booster, if they re-sign Price as expected. If Price stays with Montreal and becomes the team's starter, then he will be a top bounce-back candidate on Draft Day 2010. Look to him in the early-to-mid rounds in the fall.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made 25 saves against the Hurricanes on Wednesday but was outplayed by Cam Ward, and Montreal fell 2-1. Price has lost his past two starts despite allowing only two goals in each.
Analysis: Price has performed admirably in his last two starts, allowing only four goals. Unfortunately, he doesn't get much time in net behind Jaroslav Halak, leaving Price as a No. 2 option in the deepest of average point leagues. The Canadiens TG remains a No. 2 choice for now.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price had a solid night in net against the Sabres on Wednesday, but Montreal lost to Buffalo 3-2 in a shootout. Price made 42 saves in regulation and overtime.
Analysis: Wednesday was a rare appearance for Price, who has seen little ice time since the Olympic break behind Jaroslav Halak. Price remains a No. 2 option in the deepest of average point leagues. The Canadiens TG remains a No. 2 choice for now.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price allowed three goals on 11 shots Sunday in what turned out to be a 4-3 shootout win for Montreal over the Ducks. Price was replaced by Jaroslav Halak.
Analysis: Price had been getting a few more starts than usual recently in place of Halak, but this comeback win should seal his fate for a while. Only use Price as a No. 2 option in super-deep average point leagues if you have to in Week 21 (March 8-14), as none of Montreal's three games are back-to-back. The Canadiens TG remains a No. 2 choice for now.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price stopped 37 shots against the Sharks on Thursday, but the three he let by were too much for Habs to overcome, losing 3-2. Price has lost five of his last seven starts.
Analysis: Price falls to 13-19-4 on the season for Montreal. He should only be used in leagues that use average points, while the Canadiens TG remains a No. 2 choice.
News: Montreal G Carey Price defeated the Bruins on Tuesday night, 4-1. Price stopped 23 of the 24 shots the Bruins sent his way in the game. The lone goal he allowed came in the first period by Marco Sturm on a power play.
Analysis: Price improves to 13-18-4 on the season for Montreal. He was given the start on Tuesday since starter Jaroslav Halak was coming off an Olympics in which he played all seven games for Slovakia. Price should only be used in leagues that use average points, while the Canadiens TG remains a No. 2 choice.
News: The Montreal Gazette reports that Canadiens G Carey Price will start in goal over Jaroslav Halak on Tuesday at Boston.
Analysis: Halak is coming off an Olympics in which he played all seven games for Slovakia, finishing with a 91.1 save percentage and 2.41 GAA. He is probably just being given an extra couple of days to recuperate and should get at least two starts in Montreal's four-game Fantasy Week 20 (March 1-7). Start Halak in two-goalie formats as a No. 2 option and just hope Price doesn't produce a shutout on Tuesday. Price should only be used in leagues that use average points, while the Canadiens TG remains a No. 2 choice.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price replaced an ineffective Jaroslav Halak after two periods of Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Flyers. Price stopped eight of the nine shots he faced.
Analysis: Price has been seeing more action since Pierre Gauthier took over as GM, and he could be a nice sleeper option after the break. We wouldn't start him in Fantasy play until it's clear how much Gauthier is going to use him, but he's certainly worth owning in the majority of leagues.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made 30 saves during a 3-2 loss to the Flyers on Friday. Price, who was in net during Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win against Washington, fell behind 3-0 after two periods. Price then made 10 saves as he kept Philadelphia off the scoreboard in the third period, but Montreal didn't have enough to rally past Michael Leighton.
Analysis: It's very interesting to see Price get the first two starts for Montreal since Pierre Gauthier took over as GM earlier in the week. Gauthier said shortly after taking over that Montreal was moving forward with both Price and Jaroslav Halak in net. But it could be a little dance as the trade deadline approaches. Coach Jacques Martin does seem more comfortable starting Halak, but the ultimatum from his new GM could be to play Price more often. Price remains a low-end Fantasy option, but keep tabs on his progress. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made 33 saves during a 6-5 overtime win against the Capitals on Wednesday, ending Washington's winning streak at 14 games. Price built a 5-2 lead heading into the third before Washington rallied to tie the game. Brooks Laich recorded a hat trick when he scored with 18 seconds remaining. Price then made two saves in overtime as Tomas Plekanec scored the winner with 7.5 seconds remaining.
Analysis: Price got his 12th win in his first start in six games for Montreal, which played its first game since general manager Bob Gainey's surprise resignation Monday. New GM Pierre Gauthier said shortly after taking over that Montreal was moving forward with both Price and Jaroslav Halak in net. But it could be a little dance as the trade deadline approaches. Coach Jacques Martin does seem more comfortable starting Halak right now, so Price remains a low-end Fantasy option. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 option.
News: Sportsnet.ca reports Canadiens GM Pierre Gauthier, who replaced Bob Gainey on Monday, addressed the future of Montreal goalies Carey Price and Jaroslav Halak with the March 3 trade deadline looming. There is speculation that one of the goalies will be dealt, but Gauither hints that is not the case. "We have two very strong, young goaltenders, and they've been a very big part of our team this year," Gauthier said. "They give us a chance to win every night, that's a very important thing in a very close league. We believe that we can go forward with these two young men and that's our best chance to get into the playoffs this year. That's a strong position, and we'd like to keep it strong.""
Analysis: You really have to read between the lines here. If Montreal comes across an offer they can't refuse, then Halak or Price might be moved. Gauthier could also be trying to drive the price up for either netminder. Price's name has been mentioned more in rumors lately, as Edmonton and Tampa Bay as possible destinations. Price, 22, has played in only one of the Canadiens' last nine games as Montreal has leaned on Halak. Montreal continues to search for a franchise goalie in the mold of the great Patrick Roy and thought they had it in Price. It's just gone south for the young goalie since last season after he banged up his ankle. A trade might not be such a bad thing for Price, who isn't a fan favorite in Montreal. Halak has emerged as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie and Price should probably be kept reserved until further notice.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canadiens G Carey Price is being mentioned in trade rumors. Price, 22, has played in only one of the Canadiens' last nine games as Montreal has leaned on Jaroslav Halak, and there are reports that Edmonton and Tampa Bay are both interested in Price's services.
Analysis: It is amazing how the tide has turned. It was only in December that Halak's name was on the trade block and Montreal was committed to Price as the goalie of the future. But Price has continued to struggle and Halak has looked very sharp. Montreal continues to search for a franchise goalie in the mold of the great Patrick Roy and thought they had it in Price. It's just gone south for the young goalie since last season after he banged up his ankle. A trade might not be such a bad thing for Price, who isn't a fan favorite in Montreal. Halak has emerged as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie and Price should probably be kept reserved until further notice.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the goaltending controversy in Montreal has gone from simmering to boiling over with a radio report of dissent in the dressing room. The report said defenseman Andrei Markov had an oral confrontation with goaltender Carey Price following a 4-3 overtime loss to St. Louis last week. Markov told Price that if he wasn't willing to work hard, he should go home. While neither party would comment on the story, there have been suggestions over the last two seasons that Price's work ethic leaves something to be desired. The Canadiens are looking for the 22-year-old to be their No. 1 goaltender far into the future, but he is being overshadowed by 24-year-old Jaroslav Halak.
Analysis: There has been a perception that the Canadiens will trade Halak at some point, but he's the biggest reason why the Canadiens are still in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. Price has an 11-17-4 record after losing 3-0 Wednesday night in Tampa while Halak is 14-8-1 and has the fourth-best save percentage in the NHL at .927. The Canadiens are also dealing with a consistency problem. After winning in New Jersey on Jan. 22 and blanking the Rangers at home the next night, the Canadiens came up empty Tuesday in Florida. Coach Jacques Martin was particularly upset because he lobbied to get the players an extra day in Florida and expected a payback. Instead, the Canadiens delivered a lackluster effort with the exception of Halak. Both goalies are set to be restricted free agents, but maybe it is time for Montreal to give up on Price being a franchise netminder. Price is a tough start in Fantasy while he is playing this bad with his limited starts. Halak is considered the safer Fantasy start, and he might not end up being traded after all. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made 27 saves during a 3-0 loss to the Lightning on Wednesday. Martin St. Louis scored 9:50 into the first and that is all Antero Niittyamki needed to lift Tampa to the win. Price is winless in his last three outings.
Analysis: Price has made only six appearances in January and has one win in that span. The Canadiens are getting much better goalie play from Jaroslav Halak and might not be so quick to trade Halak. Both goalies are set to be restricted free agents, but maybe it is time for Montreal to give up on Price being a franchise netminder. Price is a tough start in Fantasy while he is playing this bad with his limited starts. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 option.
News:Andy McDonald scored 3:19 into overtime past Carey Price to give St. Louis a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. McDonald scored unassisted as he beat Price with a wrist shot into the top left corner after the Blues squandered a 3-1 lead in the third period. Price, who made 24 saves, had an eventful opening period that included a spectacular collision with St. Louis forward Cam Janssen along the boards at 7:30. Perron opened the scoring when he deflected Alexander Steen's point shot up and over Price's left pad. Then, with Price on his knees and turned toward the net as he searched for the loose puck, Paul Kariya jumped up to play it. He fired a shot from behind the goal line that banked in off Price's pad. The sellout crowd came to life after Janssen sent Price flying backward to the ice when he drove along the right boards and collided with the goalie, who had ventured way out to play a loose puck. "I thought it was the right play on his part," Canadiens coach Jacques Martin said about Price's decision to go after the puck. Despite Montreal defenseman Roman Hamrlik's intervention, Price was looking for a fight. He tried to throw punches at Janssen, who was sent off for roughing with Hamrlik at 7:30. "I think he was trying to challenge me and I couldn't stop laughing," said Janssen, who has no points and 104 penalty minutes in 30 games this season.
Analysis: Give Price credit for battling back on Wednesday, but his effort just came up a tad bit short. You also have to love the fact he showed some intensity after what was a questionable hit by Janssen. Unfortunately, Price still has only two wins in his last 10 appearances. He also continues to lose playing time to Jaroslav Halak, who may or may not be traded at the March deadline. Price has dipped to being a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made 24 saves Saturday in a 4-2 loss to the Senators. The final Ottawa goal was an empty-netter. Price is 1-3 in 2010.
Analysis: Price is now 2-5 in his last seven starts and isn't exactly giving the rabid Canadiens fans or Fantasy owners anything to cheer about right now. Continue to use him in only deeper leagues as a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made 33 saves during a 5-3 win against the Stars on Thursday. Price battled back from a 2-1 deficit for the win. The game was tied at 3 heading into the third before Montreal broke open the game. Price secured the victory with 12 third-period saves. He ended a two-game losing skid.
Analysis: Price has been up-and-down in 2009-10. It hasn't helped that Montreal likes to play Jaroslav Halak, but it seems more because they want to dangle him as trade bait. Until Price is the full-time goalie, he is a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made 39 saves during a 4-2 loss to the Capitals on Tuesday. The game was scoreless before Tomas Fleischmann beat Price on the power play 5:14 into the second. Montreal tied the game before Washington scored twice to close out the middle frame. Alexander Semin iced the win with his second goal, 17:58 into the third. Price is winless in six of his last seven appearances.
Analysis: Price had allowed only two goals in his previous two starts, so Montreal threw him back in net on Tuesday. He had a valiant effort against Washington, but he came up a little short. It's tough to gauge what the Canadiens are going to do in net since coach Jacques Martin likes to use Price and Jaroslav Halak, who is being mentioned in trade rumors. Until Price is the full-time goalie, he is a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 option.
News:Tim Connolly scored the lone goal against Carey Price as the Buffalo Sabres extended their winning streak to four with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Connolly scored his fourth goal in four games in the second period for Buffalo as he beat Price on a tip-in. Price made 15 saves in the second period and finished with 30 saves in the game.
Analysis: Price played well enough on Sunday to win a second straight contest. He has allowed only two goals in his last two appearances. It's unfortunate for Price that Jaroslav Halak is also playing well since Montreal is keeping him in net to dangle him as trade bait. As long as Halak is still around that means bad news for Price's Fantasy appeal. View Price as a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is a solid No. 2 option.
News: Montreal G Carey Price made 34 saves and allowed only one goal in an overtime win over the Lightning on Wednesday. The lone goal scored on price was courtesy of Kurtis Foster in the third period on a slap shot. Tomas Plekanec gave Price the win with a wrist shot 3:32 into the overtime period. Prices' record improved to 10-13-3 with the win and snapped a three-game losing streak.
Analysis: Price was hit in the head by a puck while on the bench in the team's previous game on Monday, but the injury obviously wasn't enough to keep him from starting on Wednesday. Fellow goalie Jaroslav Halak has been hot of late, so it's good to see Price put together a solid performance of his own. Until Price begins to start on a more-regular basis, he should only be thought of as a No. 3 Fantasy option. The Canadiens TG on the other hand is a No. 2 option with both Halak and Price splitting starts.
News: Montreal G Carey Price briefly went to the dressing room on Monday before returning after he was hit on the ear by a puck while sitting on the bench early in the first period during a game against Ottawa.
Analysis: Senators goalie Pascal Leclaire knows all too well about the dangers of errant pucks since he only recently returned from a broken cheekbone, which he suffered from a deflection while sitting on the bench. Luckily for Price, it seems his injury isn't as serious. Now, he is just itching to get back into the lineup since Jaroslav Halak has been on a hot streak. Price recently re-emerged as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie, but might be taken out of starting lineups until he regains his starting job again.
News: The Montreal Gazette reports that Canadiens G Jaroslav Halak will start in goal Monday at Atlanta. Halak is coming off a 40-save shutout of the Islanders on Saturday.
Analysis: Halak has been a bit up and down lately, but the Canadiens know how hot he can be when he's playing well, which is probably why they're giving him another start on Monday. Montreal play three times in Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 21-27), so Halak could get a couple of starts depending on how he does tonight. Start him in deeper leagues as a flier No. 2 option, while Carey Price remains an OK secondary choice, although he might only get one start this week, who knows. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price stopped 18 shots and fell to 2-5-2 in his last nine starts after Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Wild. Robbie Earl put Minnesota up 1-0 just 2:41 in when he beat Price between the pads with a shot from the right faceoff dot that the Montreal goalie surely wishes he could replay. Mikko Koivu put Minnesota ahead to stay at 14:08 when he redirected Martin Havlat's centering pass in from the goalmouth despite being covered by Canadiens defenseman Josh Gorges. Cal Clutterbuck gave the Wild a two-goal margin 11:47 into the third when he stuffed a rebound off the end boards inside the right post.
Analysis: Price might not have a lot of wins as of late, but it's not like he isn't playing well. In his last two starts, he has received only two goals in support, so Montreal needs to pick up the offensive pace. Jaroslav Halak is still receiving starts for Montreal, but Price appears to have regained the starting job. Price has re-emerged as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made 25 saves during a 2-1 loss against the Devils on Wednesday. Price held a 1-0 lead until New Jersey began their comeback late in the second period. The Devils' fourth line came up with the equalizer when Iikka Pikkarainen scored at 16:25 of the second. Pikkarainen, a 28-year-old from Finland playing his first NHL season, got his first goal on a rising shot that Price tried to snare with his glove. Price lost sight of the puck after it ticked off his mitt and landed in the crease. Price actually knocked it into the cage with a skate as he backed into net. On the winning goal, Brian Rolston fired a shot that Patrik Elias directed toward Price. Elias continued to the net and knocked in his own rebound with 2:36 left.
Analysis: Price is winless in his last three games, but Wednesday's loss wasn't entirely his fault. He didn't get a lot of offensive support. Price has improved over the last month to where he was earlier in the season. Montreal has put him back in a starting role and are considering trading Jaroslav Halak. They still play Halak, but Price has re-emerged as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price allowed four goals on 39 shots Saturday as Montreal fell 4-3 to the Thrashers in OT.
Analysis: Price has been peppered for 30 shots of more in three his last few starts and has won just one of those outings. Continue to view him as a No. 2 Fantasy option for the time being, but he could end up being a No. 1 option down the road. The Canadiens TG goes as Price goes.
News:Pascal Dupuis scored on a slap shot 13:21 into the third period past Carey Price as Pittsburgh rallied past Montreal, 3-2 on Thursday. Price stopped 38 shots for Montreal, which had won three in a row after a 5-1 victory over Boston on Friday in the Canadiens' 100th anniversary game. Montreal took a 2-1 lead before Matt Cooke drew Pittsburgh even at 2 when he redirected Sergei Gonchar's point shot past Price 17:45 into the second for his sixth goal. Dupuis then gave Pittsburgh the win in the third period. Dupuis wound up from the top of the left circle and drove a high shot that struck Price's glove before going into the net.
Analysis: Price allowed all of two goals in his previous two outings, so he has been playing very well in net as of late. There were rumors that surfaced on Thursday that the Canadiens are actively shopping backup goalie Jaroslav Halak, so it seems Montreal is ready to make a long-term commitment to Price. Price has shown a lot of courage in net after having a rough start to the season. He hasn't allowed more than three goals in his last 14 appearances and is finally looking like a franchise goalie. Price has worked himself back up the Fantasy rankings to a solid No. 2 option. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made 14 saves during a 3-1 win against the Flyers on Monday. Price fell behind 1-0 as Danny Briere scored on his team's first shot 7:28 into the first period. Price then blanked the Flyers over the last two periods as Montreal rallied for the win. It was Price's second straight victory.
Analysis: Price has shown a lot of courage in net after having a rough start to the season. He hasn't allowed more than three goals in his last 13 appearances and is finally looking like a franchise goalie. Price has worked himself back up the Fantasy rankings to a solid No. 2 option. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 option.
News: Montreal G Carey Price could not compete with a Maple Leafs shutout, taking a 3-0 loss on Tuesday. Price made 28 saves in the game and allowed three goals as his record dropped to 7-10-2 on the season.
Analysis: Price has now lost three starts in a row and four of his last five. He has allowed three goals in each of his past four games and is just keeping his GAA on the season below 3. Price remains a decent No. 2 Fantasy option but does occasionally lose starts to Jaroslav Halak. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy unit.
News: Montreal G Carey Price came up just short on Saturday, falling to the Capitals 4-3 in a shootout. The only goal scored in the shootout by either team came off the stick of Nicklas Backstrom. Price made 20 saves in regulation and allowed three goals. His record fell to 7-9-2 on the season with the shootout loss.
Analysis: Price has now lost twice in overtime in his past four games, his only OT losses of the season. Price has allowed three goals in each of his past three starts as his GAA remains just under three for the season. Price remains a decent No. 2 Fantasy option but does occasionally lose starts to Jaroslav Halak. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy unit.
News: Montreal G Carey Price won on Tuesday but was beaten by the Penguins on Wednesday night 3-1. Price allowed three goals to score as he stopped 27 shots on the game. Price was down 3-0 after the 2nd period as he allowed one 1st period goal and two in the second.
Analysis: Price came into the game Wednesday having won three of four starts but the loss drops his record to 7-9-1 on the season. Price has now allowed three goals in two straight starts after not allowing more than two in five straight games. Keep using Price as a decent No. 2 goalie who loses occasional starts to Jaroslav Halak. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy unit.
News: Montreal G Carey Price picked up the victory on Tuesday night over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Price stopped 33 shots in the win but was losing 3-2 after two periods. The Canadiens' offense backed him up with three straight goals in the 3rd period to win the game 5-3.
Analysis: Price improves to 7-8-1 on the season for Montreal. He's now won three of his last four starts and is beginning to play at a much higher level. The three goals he allowed on Tuesday in the win were actually the most he'd allowed since giving up three way back on Nov. 7 against Tampa. Keep using Price as a decent No. 2 goalie who loses occasional starts to Jaroslav Halak. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy unit.
News: Montreal G Carey Price took a shootout loss to the Red Wings on Saturday after Mike Cammalleri scored two third period goals to send the game into overtime. Price allowed both shootout goals he faced to get by him while the Canadiens failed to convert on their first two opportunities. It was Price's first overtime loss of the season.
Analysis: Price has not been too good this season, posting a 6-8-1 record and a GAA close to three. He has however allowed exactly two goals in each of his last five games, which is a sign that he is turning things around. Keep using Price as a decent No. 2 goalie who loses occasional starts to Jaroslav Halak. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy unit.
News: The Montreal Canadiens were leading by a goal late in the game, ready to pull off a road upset of the Washington Capitals. Then Maxim Lapierre gets sent off for hooking with 1:52 left. The Capitals pull their goaltender for the final minute. Montreal netminder Carey Price loses his stick. And the Canadiens can't clear the zone. They are under siege with no stoppage in sight. Talk about a frenzied two-minute drill. "It felt like we were in our own end for 10 minutes," Price said after Montreal's 3-2 victory Friday night. "There was a lot of red out there. Especially when I lost my stick. I've got six players against four with no stick. That makes it pretty tough." Somehow Price and the Canadiens held on. The closest Washington came to tying it was when Mike Green rattled the right post in the final seconds. Montreal won for only the third time in nine road games, despite getting outshot 27-8 over the last two periods. Price finished with 32 saves.
Analysis: Price has won four times in his last six appearances. He hasn't allowed more than three goals in any game during that span and has made 30-plus saves four times. Price is finally starting to look like the kid that amazed us all as a rookie in 2007-08. Jaroslav Halak will get his starts, but Price is a decent No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 option.
News: Montreal G Carey Price was solid enough in net on Tuesday to hold off the Carolina Hurricanes and win in a shootout, 3-2. Price stopped 30 shots in regulation and overtime and allowed just two 2nd-period goals in the game. He then stopped all six shootout shots he faced to pull the victory.
Analysis: Price is now 5-8-0 on the season as he's alternated wins and losses over his last six starts (3-3-0). Still, he hasn't allowed more than three goals in any of his last five starts and is playing better than his record would suggest. Price remains just a No. 2 Fantasy option for now, but should be owned in most formats. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 choice.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price stopped 53 of 55 shots against Nashville as Montreal fell 2-0 on Saturday night. The 53 saves tied Wayne Thomas' Canadiens record for most saves in a game. Thomas did it March 10, 1974 in a 5-4 win at Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Price has now alternated losses and wins over his last five starts, but you can't really blame him for Saturday's outing as his defense apparently forgot to show up. Price remains just a No. 2 Fantasy option for now, but should be owned in most formats. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 choice.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made just 18 saves Thursday as Montreal doubled up Phoenix 4-2.
Analysis: Price now has two wins in his last three starts as he continues to try and re-establish himself as the No. 1 goalie in Montreal. He's only worth using in leagues as a No. 2 option for the time being, but if he gets the start and wins on Saturday night, then you might want to take a shot with Price in deeper leagues as a No. 1. The Canadiens TG is more of a No. 2 option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price couldn't make it back-to-back wins Saturday as Montreal fell 3-1 to the Lightning. Price made just 18 saves.
Analysis: Price looked great in his last start, but regressed a little on Saturday. He continues to frustrate his Fantasy owners with sub-par performances this season and is really only worth taking a shot with in deeper leagues right now. The Canadiens TG is more of a No. 2 option for the time being.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price stopped 42 Boston shots for his first win in more than a month during a 2-1 shootout victory on Thursday, but he failed to earn his first shutout in more than a year. Boston had not scored in 192 minutes, 6 seconds, dating to Vladimir Sobotka's goal at 7:02 of the third period against Edmonton on Saturday. The Bruins had not been shut out in three straight games since Eddie Shore and the 1928-29 squad -- which went on to earn Boston's first Stanley Cup title -- scored just once over five games from Feb. 2-14, 1929. The Bruins were less than a minute away from matching the ignominious feat when Bergeron, with goalie Tim Thomas pulled for an extra attacker, stuffed the rebound of Zdeno Chara's shot past Price. "I hadn't won in six games, and that was not the time to get upset," Price said. "I had to refocus in a hurry because if I let it slip, then I lose another game."
Analysis: Not only did Price get the win on Thursday, but he might have had his finest performance of the season. He finally looked like a franchise goalie and Montreal can only hope he builds on this win. Price has the ability to be a very friendly Fantasy option, but view him as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie until he gets back on track. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 option.
News: Montreal G Carey Price gave up five goals in a 5-4 loss to the Thrashers on Tuesday night. Price stopped 25 shots in the game on 30 attempts and falls to 2-6-0 on the season.
Analysis: Price has lost his last six straight starts since winning his first two games of the season. Price isn't exactly giving up loads of goals. The five goals he allowed on Tuesday night were the most he'd allowed since giving up seven back on Oct. 7 at Vancouver. Price is more of a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie until he gets back on his feet. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 option.
News:Patrick Sharp scored past Carey Price with 4:10 left to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday. Set up by Patrick Kane's centering pass, Sharp ripped a shot from between the circles past Price to hand the Canadiens' their fifth straight road loss. Price made 33 saves in his first start since Oct. 17, a 3-1 loss to Ottawa. Jaroslav Halak had made five straight starts since then, winning the first four before a 6-1 loss at Pittsburgh on Wednesday night.
Analysis: Price actually did a pretty good job on Friday despite taking the loss. He battled back from a 2-0 deficit, made a lot of key saves and kept his team in the game. That is all Montreal has asked of the former first-round pick. Montreal spent a lot of time with Price during his long layoff. They are hoping a few mechanical changes and a new work ethic will help Price develop into the star goalie they envision he will be. Price is more of a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie until he gets back on his feet. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 option.
News: Canadiens G Jaroslav Halak saw his winning streak end at four games on Wednesday after taking a 6-1 loss against the Penguins. The game was 1-0 after the first period before Pittsburgh broke open the game with three goals in the second to chase Halak, who allowed a hat trick to Sidney Crosby. Carey Price played in the third period and allowed a pair of power-play scores. Halak finished with 19 saves and Price had 12.
Analysis: With a strong third period, Price really could have put himself back on the map and make a step toward regaining his starting job. Now, we aren't sure what Montreal is thinking. Clearly, Price is a risky Fantasy start until he gets back on his feet.
News: The Montreal Gazette reports that Canadiens G Jaroslav Halak will make his fifth straight start Wednesday at Pittsburgh. Halak is 4-0 this season.
Analysis: Halak will likely play until he puts up a bad performance and is clearly the only Canadiens goalie worth using in Fantasy play right now. While he hasn't quite supplanted Carey Price as the No. 1 in Montreal, Halak is worth owning in more than the 48 percent of leagues he currently is. The Canadiens TG is creeping up the rankings, but remains a No. 2 Fantasy option for now.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price sat for a fourth straight game on Monday against the Islanders after starting six of Montreal's first seven games. Price, whose next appearance will be his 100th career game, is 2-4 with a 3.36 goals-against-average and a .886 save percentage.
Analysis: It might be a few more games before Price gets in net since Jaroslav Halak is riding a four-game winning streak. Montreal is likely to ride the hot hand until Halak cools off. Montreal isn't giving up on Price since they view him as their franchise goalie. But he clearly isn't getting the job done. Price is not a recommended Fantasy start until he is back in net on a full-time basis.
News: The Montreal Gazette reports that Canadiens G Jaroslav Halak will get a fourth straight start on Monday night against the Islanders.
Analysis: Halak has won all three of his starts during this streak, which came after No. 1 Carey Price had lost four outings in a row. The Canadiens play four times in Fantasy Week 4 (Oct. 26-Nov. 1), so you might want to take a shot with Halak in deeper formats, as if he wins again on Monday there's a good chance he'll start in three of those four games. The Canadiens TG remains a No. 2 option for now, but could turn into much more.
News: Canadiens G Jaroslav Halak won for a third straight start Saturday as Montreal edged the Rangers 5-4 in overtime. Halak made 23 saves in the victory.
Analysis: Even though Halak let in four goals on Saturday, we clearly have ourselves a developing goalie situation in Montreal. While Carey Price certainly hasn't lost the No. 1 job completely just yet, you have to think the Habs will go with the hot hand in Halak until he gives them a reason to start Price. Grab Halak in all deeper leagues as a superb flier option before he's gone. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price sat for the second straight game during Thursday's 5-1 win against the Islanders. Price, whose next appearance will be his 100th career game, is 2-4 in six starts this season with a 3.36 goals-against-average and a .886 save percentage.
Analysis: Jaroslav Halak has won two consecutive starts for Montreal and the Canadiens were just riding the hot hand. They haven't turned their back on Price, but they really do need to see improvement or they could be forced to play Halak on a more regular basis. Price remains more of a No. 2 Fantasy goalie.
News: Montreal G Carey Price lost his fourth straight game of the season on Saturday, falling to the Senators 3-1. Price faced only 21 shots in the game, allowing three in. It was the fourth straight game in which he has made 25 saves or less.
Analysis: Price started the season well enough with two wins to open the year, but has been dreadful since. The Canadiens defense has limited the number of shots he's been facing during this four-game skid, but Price hasn't been able to come up with the saves. Price should only be considered a low-end No. 1 option at best considering his recent results. The Canadiens TG pretty much has the same value as Price.
News: Montreal G Carey Price lost his third straight game on Thursday as the Avalanche beat the Canadiens 3-2. Price made 20 saves in the game and allowed three goals as his record dropped to 2-3-0 on the year.
Analysis: Price has not faced too many shots during this losing streak, which makes it a bit more discouraging that he hasn't been able to pick up wins. Price was inconsistent in the 2008-09 campaign and has started off the same way. He's allowed 13 goals during this losing streak and is now at best a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option. The Canadiens TG is a borderline No. 1 unit.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made just 16 saves in a 3-2 loss to the Oilers on Saturday night.
Analysis: After a couple of solid starts to begin the season, Price has slipped back into mediocrity in his last two outings. His Fantasy owners have to really be worrying that the inconsistent play that plagued Price last season wasn't a freak thing and that he really isn't as good as advertised. Continue to start Price in most formats for now as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie, but be ready to bench him promptly if he continues to struggle. The Canadiens TG has similar value.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price stopped 25 of 32 shots before being pulled with eight minutes left during Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Canucks. Vancouver appeared to take advantage of a Montreal team that flew in late after losing to Calgary, outshooting the Canadiens 14-4 in the opening period and jumping out to a 3-0 lead. Mikael Samuelsson jammed a power play rebound through Price midway through the third as the Canucks went 3-for-5 with the man advantage. After Alexandre Burrows scored on the next shift, Price was mercifully pulled in favor of Jaroslav Halak, who stopped the final three shots of the game.
Analysis: It was a tough night for Price, who was playing his first NHL game in his home province in front of family and friends after being benched in his lone visit last season despite having more than 800 fans in attendance. It was his first bad start of the season after winning his first two outings. It's going to take a string of bad performances before Montreal pulls the plug on Price. Consider him a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG has the same value.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price allowed one goal on 35 shots Saturday as he edged Ryan Miller and the Sabres 2-1 in overtime.
Analysis: Price has looked very good through two games this season, making 81 saves and picking up a pair of victories. Maybe this is the breakthrough year we've been waiting for from Price, so continue to start him as a low-end No. 1 option. The Canadiens TG also looks like a top option right now.
News:Carey Price delivered a strong statement after enduring an offseason of questions about his play, stopping 43 shots in Montreal's 4-3 overtime victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. The Canadiens were badly outshot and thoroughly outplayed through two periods, but found a way to hang around. They got some help from former teammate Mike Komisarek, who was in the penalty box for two Montreal goals. "Carey stood on his head," forward Mike Cammalleri said. "I just talked to him and said, 'We've got to be better for you and we will.' The truth is that we expect him to do that from time to time because that's how good he is. He won us the game."
Analysis: The last time Canadiens fans saw the young goalie in a meaningful game, he gestured to them while getting booed at home during a first-round playoff loss to Boston. Price was the biggest reason why Montreal pulled out an unlikely opening-night victory. "He was unbelievable," said defenseman Josh Gorges, who scored with 12.8 seconds showing on the overtime clock. "He held us in there when the game could have got out of hand." Price is looking to rebound from a tough end to last season and couldn't be faulted for either of the first two goals. He was plenty busy, too -- when the horn sounded to end the second period, Toronto was outshooting Montreal 30-13. Let's not forget that Price got off to a nice start in 2008-09 and was named to the All-Star team before an ankle injury slowed him in the second half. He definitely has the potential to be a high-end No. 1 Fantasy goalie, so this is a great start to the season. The Canadiens TG goes as Price does.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canadiens goaltender Carey Price lost 10 of his last 17 regular-season starts and was 0-4 in the playoffs last season, but he arrives in training camp as the Canadiens' No. 1 goaltender. Jacques Martin, the Canadiens' new coach, traveled to Calgary in August to meet Price and is convinced that the 22-year-old can turn things around even though backup goaltender Jaroslav Halak was 15-9-0 in the second half of last season.
Analysis: One reason for the optimism may be a change of goaltending coaches. Pierre Groulx replaces Rollie Melanson, who asked his goalies to adhere to a rigid butterfly. While Price insists that "Rollie made me the goalie I am today," the two did clash last season. It's expected that Price may revert to a hybrid style which served him well earlier in his career and that he'll have more freedom to play the puck outside his crease. Price really needs to get off to a fast start in 2009-10 after his second half in 2008-09 was marred by an ankle injury. It got so bad that the Montreal faithful booed Price during a first-round playoff loss to the Bruins. Price, who was an All-Star last season, finished 23-16-10 with a 2.83 GAA and .905 save percentage. He heads into the season as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie, but Price does have the potential to be much more.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canadiens G Carey Price worked out in Calgary this summer with Eli Wilson, who is Price's personal coach as well as the goaltending coach for the Ottawa Senators. Canadiens head coach Jacques Martin traveled to Calgary and spent several days talking to the goalie.
Analysis: Price really needs to get off to a fast start in 2009-10 after his second half in 2008-09 was marred by an ankle injury. It got so bad that the Montreal faithful booed Price during a first-round playoff loss to the Bruins. Price, who was an All-Star last season, finished 23-16-10 with a 2.83 GAA and .905 save percentage. He heads into the season as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie, but Price does have the potential to be much more.
News:Carey Price deliberately conjured up an image of Patrick Roy's fateful last stand in Montreal as the Canadiens' 100th season drew to a disappointing end. Price, Montreal's sophomore goalie, raised his arms over his head in response to a sarcastic cheer from the Bell Centre crowd of 21,273 after he stopped a harmless dump-in during the Canadiens' season-ending 4-1 loss to Boston on Wednesday night. Montreal was swept in four straight by the top-seeded Bruins in the Eastern Conference quarterfinal, and Price's gesture left the hockey-mad city divided, with many fans and pundits criticizing him for being brash while general manager and coach Bob Gainey defended him for standing up for himself. "Well, to be honest, I used that particular gesture to remind the people that booing doesn't always help," Price said at a press conference at the team's suburban practice facility Thursday.
Analysis: Roy made the same gesture 14 years earlier when he responded in kind to mock cheers in what would prove to be his final game with Montreal. Roy forced a trade and went on to win two more Stanley Cups with Colorado, adding a record third Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP with the Avalanche in 2001. "That's the biggest thing that comes into my mind when I think of somebody getting booed out of the rink," Price said. "It doesn't always help but I guess I could have gone in another direction." Widely considered to have star potential, Price made it clear that he wants to remain with the team. "At 21 years old, I think he's doing pretty darn well," Gainey said. Oh the difference a year makes. Price was lauded as the savior of the Habs' franchise when he came up as a rookie in 2007-08 and led the team into the playoffs as one of the top seeds. An ankle injury really curtailed his sophomore season and the fans let him hear it despite the fact he made the All-Star team. Perhaps an offseason of rest and clearing his mind will get Price on track in 2009-10. It's highly unlikely he will be traded. Price will likely be a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie Draft Day 2009 with potential for a bounce-back season.
News: Montreal G Carey Price heads into the Stanley Cup playoffs on a sour note, losing 3-1 to the Penguins on Saturday. He made 38 saves in the game however, allowing the three goals. Price's record on the regular season falls to 23-16-10 on the regular season with the loss.
Analysis: Price is heading into the playoffs with a three-game losing streak and has lost four of his last five starts. Looking ahead to Draft Day 2009, Price should remain a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 after an up and down season. The same goes for the Canadiens TG as they also have high-end potential.
News: Minutes after Montreal clinched a playoff spot by forcing overtime, Mark Recchi scored his second goal of the game past Carey Price to give the Boston Bruins a 5-4 victory over the Canadiens on Thursday. Boston's Zdeno Chara tied it at 4 when he backhanded a shot past Price 5:27 into the third, and Recchi -- who also had two assists -- won it at 2:42 of overtime. Price finished with 28 saves as he rallied from an early two-goal deficit.
Analysis: Price allowed more than three goals for the first time in six starts Thursday. He has been better as of late since coach Bob Gainey took over for the fired Guy Carbonneau. Price has had a turbulent season because of an ankle injury, but still managed his first All-Star bid and has a bright future ahead. He will likely still be a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie Draft Day 2009 with room to improve. The Canadiens TG has high-end Fantasy potential as well.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price allowed three goals on 44 shots Tuesday as Montreal fell 3-1 to the Rangers.
Analysis: Price started to regain his All-Star form in late March, but this loss could really come back to haunt the Habs if they miss the playoffs. Price can be trusted again as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy, and the Canadiens TG is a decent low-end No. 1 option, too.
News: Montreal G Carey Price was back in uniform on Monday against the Senators as he backed up Jaroslav Halak who got the starting nod in a 3-2 loss. Price has not started since March 31 against the Blackhawks in a game against the Blackhawks. He will likely get the start on Tuesday against the Rangers.
Analysis: Halak has been good enough for the Canadiens as a backup this season that the Canadiens didn't need to rush Price back out on the ice with the flu. However, it's crunch time at this point and they'll need Price to play well. Price can be trusted again as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy.
News: Montreal goalie Carey Price sat out the Canadiens' game against the Islanders on Saturday night because of the flu. The All-Star netminder didn't feel well Thursday morning and was scratched from the team's last two games. Jaroslav Halak got the start in Price's place and earned a 6-2 win, making 34 saves.
Analysis: Halak has been serviceable for the Canadiens this season, replacing Price as the everyday starter for a short period of time. Price is a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy and can hopefully return to action on Monday. He is however a player that is to be started at your own risk considering his flu situation.
News: Montreal goalie Carey Price sat out the Canadiens' game against the New York Islanders on Thursday night because of the flu. The All-Star netminder didn't feel well Thursday morning and was scratched from the lineup. The Canadiens recalled Marc Denis from Hamilton of the AHL on Thursday and he served as the backup to Jaroslav Halak.
Analysis: Price (23-14-9) had started four straight games and played six of seven -- going 3-0-2 in that stretch -- before missing Thursday's contest. He is starting to regain his All-Star form after an ankle injury really sidetracked him in the second half. Price can be trusted again as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy.
News: Facing former goaltending partner Cristobal Huet, Canadiens G Carey Price came within 7:42 of recording his first shutout in over four months during a 4-1 win against the Blackhawks Tuesday. Price allowed Patrick Sharp's 26th goal after Montreal built a 3-0 lead. He made 28 saves as he and the Canadiens improved to 3-0-1 in their last four games.
Analysis: Price is finally starting to look like his former self and it comes at an ideal time for Fantasy owners. The Canadiens are making a late-season push for a better playoff seeding and Price can be trusted again as a high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is more of a No. 2 unit at the moment.
News: Montreal G Carey Price stopped the fist five shots he faced in a penalty shootout against the Sabres on Saturday but couldn't stop Toni Lydman who scored the game winner in a 4-3 shootout loss for the Canadiens. Price made 34 saves in regulation and overtime, losing for the first time since March 17.
Analysis: Price had done enough to get wins over bottom-feeding Atlanta and Tampa Bay in his last two games, but fellow goalie Ryan Miller outshined Price in the shootout on Saturday by stopping all six shots he faced. Price will hopefully pick up the pace down the stretch and play more like a No. 1 Fantasy option. The Canadiens TG is more of a No. 2 unit at the moment.
News: Montreal G Carey Price had a light workload on Thursday against the Lightning, facing only 19 shots. However, he needed to go to overtime in order to pull out a 3-2 win over the Lightning. He made 17 saves in the game and got the win thanks to a goal by Saku Koivu.
Analysis: Price had lost three straight starts before bouncing back with victories against bottom-feeding Atlanta and Tampa Bay. Price still hasn't been the same since returning from an ankle injury that is making his season numbers look not so hot. Price is hopefully bouncing back and will begin looking more like the No. 1 option he can be. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 option at the moment.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made 22 saves during a 6-3 rout of the Thrashers Tuesday. Atlanta was being pesky as they tied the game at 1 in the first period and again at two 2:41 into the second, but Montreal scored four unanswered goals to take a commanding lead. Zach Bogosian scored at 8:13 of the third, but Price had the game in hand for his first win in four outings.
Analysis: Despite the win, Price has allowed three or more goals in five straight outings. New coach Bob Gainey is trying to force Price to get back on track, but the fact remains he just isn't the same goalie prior to sustaining the infamous ankle injury that has thrown his season in reverse. Price has the potential to be a No. 1 goalie, although hasn't looked the part lately. The Canadiens TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option until the wins start to roll in.
News: Motreal G Carey Price was pulled 2:28 into the second period of Thursday's game against the Senators after Tuomo Ruutu scored a highlight-reel goal off of him. He was replaced by Jarosalv Halak who came on and made 23 saves in what was ultimately a 5-4 loss. Halak took the losing decision in the game.
Analysis: Price owners got very lucky on Thursday as Halak ended up taking the loss in the game despite the fact that Price allowed four times as many goals in the game. Price is back as the Canadiens' starter as Bob Gainey is now behind the Montreal bench, but that may not last considering this performance. Price has the potential to be a No. 1 goalie but hasn't looked the part lately. The Canadiens TG also has high-end potential.
News:Chris Drury scored the deciding goal in the shootout past Carey Price to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Markus Naslund and Nik Antropov also beat Price on New York's first two attempts before Drury scored to seal the win for the Rangers, who blew three one-goal leads in regulation. Price made 39 saves in regulation and overtime.
Analysis: It's really sad when a goalie can't make one save in a shootout, but Price still has the talent to bounce back from the rough outing. Price is back as the Habs' starting goalie since Bob Gainey took over behind the bench. Price can be a No. 1 goalie when on a roll and the Canadiens TG also has high-end potential.
News: Montreal G Carey Price was forced to make 36 saves but couldn't come up with a win against the Isles, falling 3-2 in overtime. Kyle Okposo's goal 26 seconds into overtime gave the Isles the win. Price made a spectacular glove save on Jeff Tambellini's shot with 55 seconds remaining in regulation to help Montreal secure a point.
Analysis: The Canadiens are 1-0-1 in two games since general manager Bob Gainey took over as coach after firing Guy Carbonneau. Price is back to starting the bulk of the Canadiens' games it seems and has done better lately. However, the loss drops his season record to 20-14-7 on the season. Price can be a No. 1 goalie when going right and the Canadiens TG is also a unit with high-end potential.
News:Saku Koivu scored twice, including a power-play goal 1:40 into overtime, Carey Price made 29 saves and the Montreal Canadiens celebrated Bob Gainey's return to coaching with a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. Price carried a 1-0 lead into the second period before Edmonton scored three times to take a one-goal lead. Price then made nine saves in a scoreless third and overtime to rally for the win.
Analysis: Price has made four straight starts, winning the last two. He had allowed all of two goals in his previous two starts. The flu hitting Jaroslav Halak might be the best thing to ever happen to Price, who was struggling since returning from an ankle injury. It appears Gainey is going to give Price his job back in net and ride the second-year goalie down the stretch. Price can be a high-end Fantasy value when clicking on all cylinders. The Canadiens TG also has high-end potential.
News: Motreal G Carey Price allowed only one goal and made 30 saves in a 3-1 victory over the Stars on Sunday. The win snapped a seven-game losing streak in which he went 0-6-1. Price, 3-10-1 since returning from an ankle injury, came up with a big stop on Mike Modano early in the third and made a glove save on James Neal with 10:32 remaining.
Analysis: Jaroslav Halak has been much better than Price in net since he has returned from injury, but Price may now finally be turning things around with Sunday's performance. Halak is back to dressing as the team's backup, but Price has started every game in March for the Canadiens. If Price can start winning, he can be a high-end option. The Canadiens TG is considered a high-end option as well.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price put on a strong performance in net Friday against the Thrashers, but opposing goalie Kari Lehtonen was that much better in a 2-0 win for Atlanta. Bryan Little scored on a put-back with 2:32 left in the opening period and that was the only goal Atlanta would need against Price, who made 26 saves. Rich Peverley added an empty-net goal with 35 seconds left.
Analysis: Price was in net again Friday as Jaroslav Halak just needed a little more time to shake the flu bug. But Price fell to 0-6-1 in his last eight games. He has really struggled in net since returning from an ankle injury in late January and that has prompted coach Guy Carbonneau to play Halak on a more regular basis. Price is a bad Fantasy start at this time since he is mired in a slump. The Canadiens TG does have high-end Fantasy potential as long as the wins are coming in with Halak in net.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price's woes continued in net during Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Sabres. Price, who was starting in place of the ill Jaroslav Halak, allowed all five of Buffalo's scores before Montreal got their first goal 18:54 into the third. He is now winless in his last seven outings.
Analysis: Price had a real chance Wednesday to show coach Guy Carbonneau he is ready to jump back in net, but the second-year goalie fell flat on his face and will head back to the bench as soon as Halak is over the flu. How far the mighty have fallen. Price is a bad Fantasy start at this time since he is mired in a slump. The Canadiens TG does have high-end Fantasy potential as long as the wins are coming in with Halak in net.
News:The Montreal Gazette reports Canadiens G Jaroslav Halak missed the trip to Buffalo and was scratched for Wednesday's game against the Sabres because of the flu. Carey Price will start in net. Halak is expected to rejoin the team Friday in Atlanta.
Analysis: Price is currently in coach Guy Carbonneau's doghouse because of his ineffective play and that has allowed Halak to win four straight starts and take over as the starting goalie. Well, Wednesday is now a golden opportunity for Price to get back on track. If he can start reeling off wins, Price just might regain his starting job. The Canadiens TG has high-end Fantasy potential as long as Halak and Price keep racking up Ws.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price battled back-and-forth with the Penguins Thursday, but came up a little short in a 5-4 loss. Price, who made 23 saves, battled back from a 4-2 deficit in the third period before Sergei Gonchar nailed the game winner at 7:18 for his first goal of the season. Price is 0-4-1 in his last six appearances.
Analysis: Price has won just twice in his last 13 appearances. He has had a few bad performance in that span, but his absences of wins have primarily been because Montreal has played poorly as a team. The Canadiens are trying to make a few moves to get the team energized, so they might not slump forever. Price still has high-end Fantasy potential, as does the Canadiens TG.
News: Montreal G Carey Price lost a fourth straight start and his eighth in his last ten starts against the Capitals on Wednesday in a 4-3 shootout loss. He gave up shootout goals to both Alexander Semin and Nicklas Backstrom in the shootout. In regulation, he allowed three goals and made 32 saves.
Analysis: Price continues to struggle since returning from his ankle injury. He had a shot at getting the win after his team went up 3-2, but couldn't keep the lead in regulation. It's hard to believe but even with the recent struggles, Price has to still be considered a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG surprisingly is also a high-end option still.
News: Sunday's tilt at Vancouver was Montreal goalie Carey Price's first professional game in his home province of British Columbia, but last month's All-Star game starter started this game on the bench watching backup Jaroslav Halak, who earned a second successive start with a career-high 46 saves in a 4-2 victory Friday night in Colorado. He ended up coming in to replace Halak in the third period and made just one save after Halak allowed four goals.
Analysis: Price's status hasn't really changed much considering he only got to play a very limited amount of minutes in a relief appearance. It's disturbing that Halak is still starting over him, especially in Price's homecoming. Keep thinking of Price as a No. 1 goalie although he is struggling to live up to the high praise.
News: Montreal G Carey Price had his worst game of the season on Wednesday against the Oilers, allowing seven goals in a 7-2 loss. Four of the goals came in the first period and all seven goals were scored by different Oilers players. The loss drops Price's record to 18-11-5 on the season as he has struggled mightily since returning from an ankle injury.
Analysis: Price simply doesn't look right. He was one of the best goalies in the league before getting hurt and is now more of a liability to the Canadiens than anything else. This was his first loss in a row, having allowed 15 goals in that three-game stretch. Price remains a No. 1 option but he is struggling to hold on to that title. The Canadiens TG is also a high-end option.
News: Montreal G Carey Price made 36 saves and allowed a total of five goals to the Maple Leafs in a 5-2 loss on Saturday. Price gave up three goals in the third period, with two of those coming from red hot Jason Blake. Price has lost five of his seven starts since the All-Star break as his record drops to 18-10-5 on the year.
Analysis: This was one of three games in which Price has allowed five goals since the break. He has really struggled after playing in the All-Star game less than two weeks ago. He is one of the best goalies in the league but hasn't looked like it as of late. That said, he has to continue to be thought of as a No. 1 option even as he struggles. The Canadiens TG is also a high-end option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made 19 saves during a 3-2 loss to the Sabres Friday. Price never led in the game and gave up the decisive goal to Tim Connolly 4:55 into the third as Buffalo took a 3-1 lead. Price has lost five of his last seven appearances.
Analysis: Despite the loss Friday, Price hasn't allowed more than three goals in four appearances. He is starting to come around in net after struggling in his return from an ankle injury. Now, the Canadiens just need to pick up the scoring. The Habs are going to contend in the second half, so consider Price a high-end Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG also has high-end value.
News: Canadiens goalie Carey Price made 23 saves during a 4-2 win Tuesday against the Penguins. Price fell behind 1-0 after Luca Caputi scored his first career goal 2:30 into the first period, but Montreal reeled off the next three goals and Price allowed just a power-play goal to Evgeni Malkin the rest of the way. Price has won two of his last three starts.
Analysis: Price hasn't allowed more than three goals in his last three starts and finally appears to be coming around after missing several weeks with an ankle injury. The Habs are going to contend in the second half, so consider Price a high-end Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG also has high-end value.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made 20 saves during a 3-1 loss to the Bruins Sunday. Price held a 1-0 lead before Dennis Wideman tied the game with two seconds left in the first period. Shawn Thornton got the decisive goal 8:02 into the second and Marc Savard iced the game with an empty netter. Price dropped to 1-4-0 in his last five starts.
Analysis: Price played well over the weekend against the Kings and Bruins, but just couldn't get enough offensive support to walk away with two wins. The good news is that he appears to be shaping back into All-Star form after an ankle injury sidelined him for a few weeks. The Habs are going to contend in the second half, so consider Price a high-end Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG also has high-end value.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price found himself trailing the Kings heading into the third period of Saturday's game against the Kings, but a pair of third period goals by Christopher Higgins and Saku Koivu bailed him out as the Canadiens won the game 4-3. The win snaps a three-game losing streak for Price in which he allowed 14 goals.
Analysis: Price has not exactly been sharp lately. He has allowed 17 goals in his last four games, which dropped his record to 16-7-5 on the year. Hopefully this win will turn his fortunes around and he'll get back to being the dominant goalie he's supposed to be. Think of Price as a No. 1 option and the Canadiens TG as a high-end unit.
News: Montreal G Carey Price made 31 saves and allowed five goals in a 5-1 drubbing by the Panthers on Thursday. Price has now lost three games in a row for the first time this season, allowing 14 goals in the three games.
Analysis: What's even worse about Price's last two games is that the losses were against the Lightning and the Panthers, two of the lesser teams in the NHL. Thursday's game marked the most shots he has faced since Nov. 18 against the Hurricanes. Price is slipping at the moment but is a top notch goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a high-end option.
News: Canadiens All-Star goalie Carey Price had an ugly start to the second half during Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning. Price, coming off a strong showing in Sunday's All-Star game, carried a 2-1 lead into the second period before Tampa Bay ran off the next four goals to take the lead for good. Two of those scores came on the power play. Price has lost his last two starts since returning from an ankle injury.
Analysis: Price has allowed nine goals over his last two outings -- 11 over three outings if you count the All-Star game. He is a bit rusty after taking several weeks off, but Price just needs a little time to readjust. He still has a world of talent and Montreal will contend in the second half. Continue to view Price as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG also has high-end Fantasy value.
News: Canadiens goalie Carey Price started Sunday's All-Star game for the Eastern Conference. Price held tough after giving up Keith Tkachuk's early score 1:16 into the game and allowed only one more to Patrick Marleau with 11.5 seconds left in the frame that brought the West to 4-2. Price made nine saves, but his lead was lost in the second period as Henrik Ludqvist allowed the Western Conference to tie the game at 8.
Analysis: Price was determined from the preseason to play in Sunday's All-Star game in front of the home crowd in Montreal. He got a nice ovation during lineup announcements and backed it up with a strong performance. That could go along way with his confidence after Price has battled a few injuries since late December. Price finally seems back at 100 percent and should see most of the starts in the second half for contending Montreal. He is 16-5-5 with a 2.35 GAA, .919 save percentage and one shutout. Continue to treat Price as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie.
News: Montreal G Carey Price made his first start since returning from an ankle injury on Tuesday, giving up four goals and making 29 saves in a 5-2 loss to the Devils on Wednesday. Price heads into the All-Star break with an impressive 16-5-5 mark on the year, having won three of his last four heading into the break.
Analysis: Price is expected to start his first All-Star game despite not playing too hot on Wednesday. Price tried extremely hard to come back before the game because coach Guy Carbonneau was seriously considering not letting Price play in the game. Hopefully Price has an equally impressive second half of the season and remains a top-notch option in Fantasy play. The Canadiens TG remains a high-end option.
News: All-Star goaltender Carey Price returned Tuesday night for Montreal, replacing Jaroslav Halak early in the second period after the Canadiens fell behind 3-0 after facing 14 shots against the Atlanta Thrashers. Price finished up the 4-2 loss by allowing just Zach Bogosian's goal 8:55 into the third period. He made nine saves. Montreal coach Guy Carbonneau announced after the loss that Price will start when the Canadiens visit New Jersey on Wednesday.
Analysis: Unless he has a setback, Price is expected to play his first All-Star game Sunday in Montreal. The NHL's fifth overall choice in the 2005 entry draft last played Dec. 30 because of an ankle injury. He made it a point to get back before the All-Star break because Carbonneau was giving serious thought to benching his star goalie for the midseason classic. It appears he won't have to do that. Price seems back at 100 percent and that's good news heading into the second half. As long as he doesn't get injured Sunday, consider him a nice start heading into Fantasy Week 17 (Jan. 26-Feb. 1). Price is a No. 1 Fantasy goalie when healthy.
News: Sportsnet.ca reports that Canadiens G Carey Price (ankle) will not return to action Tuesday night at Atlanta. Jaroslav Halak will start instead.
Analysis: With Price expected to play in the All-Star Game and Montreal playing back-to-back contests Tuesday and Wednesday, this move wasn't a huge surprise. Price was only going to get one start this period anyway, and could still go Wednesday against the Devils. Barring a setback, Price looks like he will return to his usual must-start No. 1 goalie option come Fantasy Week 17 (Jan. 26-Feb. 1).
News:Carey Price is ready to return for the Montreal Canadiens, and is one step closer to achieving his offseason goal of starting the NHL All-Star game in front of his home crowd. Price was elected in fan voting to start Sunday's showcase game at the Bell Centre, but missed the last eight games with an ankle injury that put his appearance at risk. "I haven't been verbally told, but I haven't been verbally told I'm not going, either," Price said following practice Monday. "First and foremost you've got to get back to 100 percent and I feel like I am. It's not my decision in the end." Price, in his second season, is scheduled to start for the Eastern Conference squad. Canadiens coach Guy Carbonneau -- the East's assistant coach -- said last week that he didn't expect Price to play Sunday if he was unable to first return with the Canadiens this week. Veteran goalie Marc Denis was sent to Hamilton of the AHL on Sunday night, clearing the way for Price's return to the lineup.
Analysis: Price will dress for Tuesday night's game in Atlanta, though Carbonneau had not decided whether he will start either that game or the following night in New Jersey. Carbonneau essentially cleared Price to make his All-Star debut Sunday, regardless of whether he plays this week. "He feels good," Carbonneau said. "He had a really good practice (Monday) so I don't see why he wouldn't play in the All-Star game, but I haven't made any plans on the next two games." Price has played only four games since Dec. 11 because he was out with the flu before the Christmas break. He seems really motivated to play Fantasy Week 16 (Jan. 19-25), but still has to be considered an injury-risk start. Price is a No. 1 Fantasy goalie when at 100 percent, so hopefully he can bounce back in the second half. The Canadiens TG also has high-end Fantasy value.
News:The Sports Xchange reports goaltender Carey Price must play Tuesday night in Atlanta or the following night in New Jersey if he hopes to realize one of his goals for this season. Price wants to play in the NHL All-Star Game next weekend but has been out of the lineup since Dec. 30 with a sprained ankle, and coach Guy Carbonneau doesn't want to take any chances with his No. 1 goalie. He has said that he doesn't see any way Price can participate in the All-Star Game if he doesn't play one of the Canadiens' last two games before the break. Backup Jaroslav Halak has done a good job in Price's absence, posting a 9-4-1 record.
Analysis: The ankle injury has proved to be more serious than first thought but Price worked out with his teammates on Friday and said he was able to move without pain. The Canadiens decided not to bring him to Ottawa Saturday but he's confident that he can play in Atlanta or New Jersey. "I'm tired of watching games; it's never been one of my favorite things to do," said Price. "I've only played three or four games in the past month and I've had enough of a break." Price has played only four games since Dec. 11 because he was out with the flu before the Christmas break. He seems really motivated to play Fantasy Week 16 (Jan. 19-25), but still has to be considered an injury-risk start. Price is a No. 1 Fantasy goalie when at 100 percent, so hopefully he can bounce back in the second half. The Canadiens TG also has high-end Fantasy value.
News: The Montreal Gazette reports that Canadiens G Carey Price was on the ice for about 20 minutes before practice Monday as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.
Analysis: Teams have been very careful this season with goalies and lower-body injuries, and the Canadiens are taking it easy with Price, especially with the team playing as well as it is right now. There is no confirmation yet that Price won't be back before the All-Star break, but keep him benched for the time being.
News:The Edmonton Sun reports Canadiens goalie Carey Price's knee injury might be worse than the team is letting on. Price has missed the last five games and is still day-to-day, but his participation in All-Star weekend (Jan. 24-25) could be in jeopardy. Jaroslav Halak continues to start in his absence with Marc Denis acting as the backup.
Analysis: Price hasn't practiced with his teammates in the new year. He has skated lightly but only once with full equipment. Teams have been very careful this season with goalies and lower-body injuries. It appears the Habs are following suit. There is no confirmation that Price won't be back before the All-Star break, so we have to consider him day-to-day. Still, he is not a recommended start Week 15 (Jan. 12-18) because there are no positive reports on him.
News: Montreal G Carey Price did not return on Saturday against the Capitals, sitting out a fifth game. Price is 16-4-5 this season with the Canadiens and has been one of the top goalies in the NHL. He remains questionable for Tuesday at Boston.
Analysis: Price has been sorely missed by the Canadiens while he's been out and they are eager to get him back. Hopefully he'll play on Tuesday at Boston, but at this point there's no guarantee he'll be back in time. He is an injry-risk start for Week 15 and you may want to bench him just to be safe. When healthy, Price is a high-end option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price did not return on Thursday, sitting out a fourth game. Price is 16-4-5 this season with the Canadiens and has been one of the top goalies in the NHL. He remains questionable for Saturday against the Capitals.
Analysis: Halak has not been a good replacement for Price and the Canadiens want their starter back as soon as possible. Hopefully he'll be back for Fantasy Week 15 (Jan. 12-18). If he does play, the All-Star goaltender is a high-end option. The Canadiens TG will also be a high-end option when he comes back.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price did not return on Wednesday as the Canadiens were hoping, sitting out a third game. Backup Jaroslav Halak got the start in Price's place. Price is 16-4-5 this season with the Canadiens and has been one of the top goalies in the NHL.
Analysis: The Canadiens have been missing Price as Halak has not been all that impressive in net. Hopefully he'll be back on Thursday against Toronto, but should certainly be back in time for Week 15 (Jan. 12-18).
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canadiens oach Guy Carbonneau is hoping that some of his injured players are back in the lineup soon and goaltender Carey Price is at the top of his list. Price has missed the last two games with a lower body injury and backup Jaroslav Halak has struggled, losing in New Jersey before salvaging a shootout win at home against Florida Sunday. He has allowed eight goals on 57 shots for a save percentage of .860. Carbonneau said he hoped that Price would be well enough to serve as the backup for the Canadiens' next game against the Rangers Wednesday night in New York but if he's well enough to be the backup, the Canadiens may accelerate his return and push him to start.
Analysis: The Habs were really hoping to have Price back Sunday, but they realized lower-body ailments are nothing to mess around with when it comes to goalies. Price is still a little bit iffy for Fantasy Week 14 (Jan. 5-11), so use precaution when starting him in Fantasy. Price is a high-end Fantasy option when healthy, as is the Canadiens TG.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price did not dress for a second straight game against the Panthers on Sunday because of an undisclosed lower body injury. Price was one of four Canadiens selected to go to the All-Star game. Jaroslav Halak made the start in Price's place. He is questionable to return for Wednesday's game against the Rangers in New York.
Analysis: With Price now sitting out a second game, he becomes an injury risk for Fantasy Week 14 (Jan. 5-11). It may be best to look elsewhere for a goalie, as the Canadiens play three games this week. When healthy, Price is a No. 1 option and the Canadiens TG is also a high-end option.
News: The starters for the 2009 NHL All-Star game were announced Saturday, and four Montreal Canadiens -- D Mike Komisarek, D Andrei Markov, RW Alexei Kovalev and G Carey Price -- were among the Eastern Conference starting six.
Analysis: While Markov and Price certainly deserve to start after their solid seasons so far, Komisarek has been limited to just 21 games and Kovalev went through an awful stretch in November-December. Correspondingly, Markov and Price are must-starts in Fantasy play, while Kovalev is a decent start when playing well and Komisarek has value in just deeper leagues.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price was not in uniform Friday against the Devils because of a lower-body injury. TSN.ca reports Price is not battling the same left knee problem that forced him to miss time in December. Coach Guy Carbonneau said Price "tweaked something" during warmups Tuesday against the Lightning, but kept it from the coaches and played anyway. He ended up winning in a shootout. Carbonneau hopes Price will be back in action Sunday against the Panthers.
Analysis: Price has won his last three starts and has looked pretty solid in net since returning from that knee injury. The good news is that he is not battling the same ailment, but the bad news is that Price is still hurting in the lower half of his body -- an area essential to goalies. If Price doesn't play Sunday, then he is a risky start Week 14 (Jan. 5-11). Price is a No. 1 Fantasy goalie when healthy.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price stopped 21 shots during a 2-1 shootout win Tuesday against the Lightning. Price allowed just a power-play goal 13:18 into the game and stopped two of three skaters in the shootout for the win. He has won his last three starts.
Analysis: Price has been pretty solid in the four games he has played since returning from a lower-body injury. He is having a solid second season for the Canadiens and already has 15 wins before the New Year. Price remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Canadiens TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
News:Carey Price stopped 26 shots for the Canadiens during Monday's 5-2 win against the Panthers. The Canadiens' annual holiday visit to Florida was played in front of a largely pro-Montreal crowd. Chants of "Habs, go Habs!" erupted throughout the game. There also was a chant of "Carey, Carey!" after Price made a nice save in the third period. He allowed just two even-strength goals while winning a second-straight start.
Analysis: Price has been pretty solid in the three games he has played since returning from a lower-body injury. He is having a solid second season for the Canadiens and already has 15 wins before the New Year. Price remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Canadiens TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price allowed two goals and stopped 32 shots in a 3-2 win over the Penguins on Saturday. Price had previously fallen twice in overtime before this game. He has allowed two goals in three of his last four games as well.
Analysis: Price was lucky to only play one game during Fantasy Week 12, giving him time to rest a lower body injury that had bothered him. Now that he seems to be back healthy, he is back to being a must-start goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a very high-end option for the upcoming week.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price returned from a lower-body injury Sunday and made 23 saves in his first start for Montreal in seven games as Les Habitants fell 3-2 in OT to the Hurricanes.
Analysis: One media report had Price out until after Christmas, but the solid young goaltender shrugged off his lower-body issue to return Sunday. Unfortunately for his many Fantasy owners, Price will only get one start at most in Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 22-28) as the Canadiens play a lone game at Pittsburgh during the period. Bench him until the following week. The Canadiens TG should also be benched for the period, but both will be must-starts in normal weeks.
News:Réseau des sports reports that Canadiens G Carey Price could be out until after Christmas with a groin or hip problem.
Analysis: Price is a superb 13-4-4 this season and he has been a No. 1 Fantasy goaltender since the campaign began, so plenty of owners will be scrambling to fill the gap left by his absence. Continue to follow his progress over the next week or so, but things aren't looking good for Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 22-28).
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canadiens goaltender Carey Price, who was battling flu-like symptoms, now has a lower body injury. The word is that it's not serious, but he won't make the trip to Carolina for Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes. The Canadiens have recalled Marc Denis from Hamilton to serve as the backup to Jaroslav Halak.
Analysis: The Canadiens hope Price will be back for Thursday's game against Philadelphia. He will not lose his starting job because of injury, but still remains a risky start for Week 11 (Dec. 15-21) because team's have been very patient this season with goalies and lower-body injuries. Price is usually a must-start Fantasy option when healthy since he is the top netminder for a Stanley Cup contender. The Canadiens TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
News:The Sporting News reports Canadiens goalie Carey Price missed Friday's practice because of the flu. Veteran Marc Denis of AHL Hamilton has been called up and is on standby. Jarosalv Halak started in Price's place on Saturday.
Analysis: The flu is an ailment that is not going to keep Price sidelined for long, so Fantasy owners should likely keep the No. 1 Fantasy goalie active for Week 11 (Dec. 15-21). Halak remains just a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game.
News:The Sporting News reports Canadiens goalie Carey Price missed Friday's practice because of the flu and Jaroslav Halak will start in goal Saturday against the Capitals. Veteran Marc Denis of AHL Hamilton has been called up and is on standby in case Price cannot dress for the game.
Analysis: The flu is an ailment that is not going to keep Price sidelined for long, so Fantasy owners should likely keep the No. 1 Fantasy goalie active for Week 11 (Dec. 15-21). Halak remains just a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made 29 saves in a 2-1 shootout win over the Devils on Saturday. Despite the loss, Price received the first star in the game. The loss snaps a 4-game win streak for Price in which he gave up nine goals.
Analysis: No second-year slump for Price who looks like the real deal. He has 13 wins on the season and remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie as the Canadiens look to contend for an Eastern Conference crown.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price needed only to make 18 shots during a 6-2 win Thursday against the Rangers. He never trailed in the game and was given a 4-0 lead before Markus Naslund scored a power-play goal 13:02 into the second period. Price has won four straight starts.
Analysis: Price has 13 wins on the season and hasn't had much of a sophomore letdown after storming onto the scene as a rookie in 2007-08. The Canadiens will continue to contend in the Eastern Conference and Price remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
News: Montreal G Carey Price stopped 22 shots on Tuesday night in a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Thrashers. Price allowed four goals to score and all of them came in the 3rd period. Price allowed Ron Hainsey to score twice as Atlanta netted three goals in less than a minute to erase their 3-0 deficit 7:27 into the third. Still, Price was solid all night prior to the 3rd and ultimately picked up his 12th win of the year.
Analysis: Price came into Tuesday with wins in two straight. This was the first time he'd allowed more than three goals in a game since seven starts. Forget about the late flurry by the Thrashers, concentrate on the victory and Price remains a No. 1 Fantasy option. The Canadiens TG is the same.
News: Montreal G Carey Price made 26 saves to win his second in a row on Saturday night, 3-2, over the Buffalo Sabres. Price allowed just two goals in the game -- one in the 1st and one in the 2nd period.
Analysis: Price's victory gives him 11 wins and a 11-4-3 record for the season. He seems to thrive in limiting opposing teams to two goals or less and that is a very valuable commodity for Fantasy owners. Price, and the Canadiens TG, remain No. 1 Fantasy options.
News: Montreal G Carey Price was sharp between the pipes in Wednesday's win over the Detroit Red Wings. Price stopped 32 shots in the game and allowed only a goal to Johan Franzen in the 3rd period.
Analysis: Price won for the 10th time on the season and allowed just one goal after allowing two in five in a row previous. Price, and the Canadiens TG, remain No. 1 Fantasy options, despite their up-and-down play of late.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price lost for the second straight game in a shootout Monday as he let in both Islanders one-on-one chances after both teams finished 65 minutes of play tied at 3-3. Price made 22 saves and was only credited for two goals against as one of the Islanders' goals came when Ryan O'Byrne put the puck into his own net with Price out of it on a delayed penalty.
Analysis: Price was a hard-luck loser on Monday, as the fluke own-goal by O'Byrne ruined a 3-2, third-period lead for Montreal. The young goaltender will learn from all all these experiences, though, and they will only make him a better player in the end. Price, and the Canadiens TG, remain No. 1 Fantasy options, despite their up-and-down play of late.
News: Montreal G Carey Price stopped 25 shots through regulation and overtime on Saturday against the Bruins but Blake Wheeler slipped one by him in the shootout as the Canadiens lost the game, 3-2.
Analysis: Price remains one of the game's top young goalies and is still a No. 1 Fantasy netminder after the loss Saturday. He still played fairly well and his record is pretty solid at 9-4-2. The Canadiens TG also has high-end Fantasy potential.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price stopped 23 shots in regulation and overtime and allowed just one goal during a shootout to secure a 3-2 win Thursday against the Senators. Price stopped Daniel Alfredsson, Jarkko Ruutu and Antoine Vermette after Jason Spezza scored on Ottawa's first shot in the tiebreaker. Price has traded wins and losses for his last seven starts (4-3-0).
Analysis: Price is having a ho-hum November after a stellar October, but it appears he is finally turning a corner. Price hasn't allowed more than two goals in his last three games and has won two of those outings. Price will have his off nights like most goalies in the NHL, but he remains one of the game's top young netminders and a No. 1 Fantasy option. The Canadiens TG also has high-end Fantasy potential.
News: Montreal G Carey Price stopped 46 shots on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes but it wasn't enough. Price allowed two goals in a 2-1 loss in Carolina. The Canadiens took a 1-0 lead into the 3rd period but Price allowed back-to-back goals from Sergei Samsonov and Ray Whitney to lose the game.
Analysis: Price falls to 8-4-1 on the season with the loss. He played well on Tuesday, regardless of outcome, and now has allowed just 10 goals in his last four starts. Price will have his off nights like most goalies in the NHL, but he remains one of the game's top young netminders and a No. 1 Fantasy option. The Canadiens TG also has high-end Fantasy potential.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price stopped 24 shots during a 3-2 shootout win Sunday against the Blues. Price didn't allow a goal in the shootout and allowed just one power-play score in regulation. Price won for the second time in four starts.
Analysis: Price has allowed six goals in two of his last four starts, but rebounded nicely after getting tattooed Thursday against the Bruins. Price will have his off nights like most goalies in the NHL, but he remains one of the game's top young netminders and a No. 1 Fantasy option. The Canadiens TG also has high-end Fantasy potential.
News: Canadiens goalie Carey Price struggled throughout Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Bruins, and he hit a low point when he was whistled for a delay of game early in the second. Marco Sturm capitalized with his second man-advantage goal of the night, redirecting in Patrice Bergeron's shot for a 4-0 lead at 3:44. The crowd followed with a derisive "Carey" "Carey" chant as frustrated Canadiens coach Guy Carbonneau looked on. Price made it through 60 minutes despite allowing six goals and he made 25 saves.
Analysis: Price has lost two of his last three starts and in both those losses he allowed six goals. He has allowed 16 goals in his last four games, but does have a shutout in that stretch. Price will have his ups-and-downs like most goalies, but he is still the top netminder for one of the best teams in the NHL and remains a must-start Fantasy option. The Canadiens TG also has high-end Fantasy value.
News: Montreal G Carey Price picked up his first shutout of the season on Tuesday night in a win over Ottawa, 4-0. Price stopped all 28 shots the Senators sent his way.
Analysis: Price has won seven of his last eight starts and bounced back very nicely after allowing six goals to Toronto last Saturday. Price remains one of the top netminders in the Eastern Conference and is a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: Montreal G Carey Price stopped 35 shots on Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs but Toronto took 41 shots against him and Price let six of them in the nets. With the game tied at 3 in the 2nd period, Price allowed Nik Antropov, Pavel Kubina and Alexei Ponikarovsky to score consecutive goals to win the game 6-3.
Analysis: Price played his worst game of the season on Saturday night as he hadn't allowed more than four goals in any game prior. Of course, that four goal game came in his last outing and he now has allowed 10 goals in his last two. That said, he's still 6-2-1 on the season. Despite the last two setbacks, he remains the top netminder for one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference and is a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: Montreal G Carey Price stopped 27 shots on Saturday in a 5-4 win over the Islanders. Price picked up the victory as he allowed four goals.
Analysis: Price has now won three straight games between the pipes for Montreal and six of his last seven. The four goals he allowed Saturday were the most in that span. Price was standout rookie in 2007-08 and his sophomore season is getting off to a great start. He remains the top netminder for one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference and is a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 1 Fantasy option.
News:Carey Price made 28 saves for the Canadiens during Thursday's 2-1 win against the Wild. Price allowed a goal to Brent Burns 1:31 into the game, but denied Minnesota the rest of the way as Montreal rallied for the win. Price made 20 saves in the last two periods as he won for the fifth time in six starts.
Analysis: Price was standout rookie in 2007-08 and his sophomore season is getting off to a great start. He hasn't allowed more than three goals in any of his seven appearances and is winless in just two of those starts. He remains the top netminder for one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference and is a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 1 Fantasy option.
News:Saku Koivu scored a shootout goal and Carey Price stopped all three shots in the tiebreaker to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. Koivu beat Cam Ward with a backhand on Montreal's second attempt. Price stopped Matt Cullen, Eric Staal and Ray Whitney to seal the win. Price stopped 31 shots for Montreal, which closed out a 4-1 homestand despite falling 6-4 to Anaheim on Saturday in the team's first regulation loss of the season.
Analysis: Price improved to 4-1-1 in six games this season with just 12 goals allowed. Price remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Canadiens TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
News: The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Anaheim Ducks, 6-4, on Saturday and needed two goalies to earn the loss. Jaroslav Halak and Carey Price, returning from the flu, split time with Price gettign 34 minutes and Halak getting just under 24. Halak allowed four goals on 12 shots and made just eight saves. Price was put in for Halak and made 11 saves on 13 shots, allowing two goals.
Analysis: Price has won three starts in a row and looked like the better goalie in Saturday's loss. Price remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Canadiens TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
News: NHL.com reports that Canadiens G Carey Price missed a second straight practice on Thursday with the flu, and his spot was filled by Canadian National Women's Team goalie Kim St-Pierre.
Analysis: Price has won three starts in a row and this flu bug comes at a good time as the Canadiens are in the midst of four days off in a row. He should be fine for their next contest. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Canadiens TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
News: Montreal G Carey Price defeated the Coyotes on Saturday in a 4-1 victory. Price stopped 28 of the 29 shots he faced from Phoenix.
Analysis: Price has won his last three starts after being beaten in a shootout on opening night against Buffalo. Price has a bright future ahead and should start most games for Montreal, a top Eastern Conference contender. Price remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
News:Carey Price stopped Phil Kessel, Patrice Bergeron and Michael Ryder in the shootout Wednesday against the Bruins to help Montreal win 4-3 after blowing a 3-0 lead. Price stopped 31 shots for the Canadiens. "We were just fortunate that it didn't cost us two points tonight," Price said.
Analysis: Price has won his last two starts after being beaten in a shootout on opening night against Buffalo. He has not allowed more than three goals in any of his three starts and continues to build off a solid rookie campaign. Price still has a bright future ahead and should start most games for Montreal, a top Eastern Conference contender. Price remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price stopped 29 shots during a 5-3 win Monday against the Flyers. He shutout the Flyers in the first period, but fell behind 2-1 after two frames before allowing just one goal in the third as Montreal scored four times for the win. Price was 3-0 with a 1.34 GAA against the Flyers last season, then went 1-3 with a 4.13 GAA against them in the playoffs.
Analysis: Price allowed just one goal in his first start of the season Friday against Buffalo, but then lost in a shootout. He was almost as strong Monday and at the same time redeemed himself after a disappointing playoff series against Philadelphia. Price still has a bright future ahead and should start most games for Montreal, a top Eastern Conference contender. Price remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made 34 saves in regulation and overtime during Friday's opener against the Sabres, but was beaten twice in the shootout as Montreal lost 2-1. Thomas Vanek scored the only regulation goal against Price as drove up the left side, patiently waited for Andrei Markov to slide past him, and stepped into the slot to beat Price.
Analysis: Price, who closed his rookie season by winning his final seven starts last year, continued to look sharp to open 2008-09. His best stop came eight minutes into the third period when he flubbed a chance to poke check Vanek coming out from behind the net, but recovered in time to dive across the crease to stop Vanek's shot from the slot. He took a tough shootout loss Friday, but the youngster is only getting better with each start. He will lose some playing time to Jaroslav Halak, but Price remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canadiens G Carey Price wants to play every game, but the challenge for the coaching staff is to determine the optimal number of games for the 21-year-old. He was mentally and physically exhausted by the second round of the playoffs last season, and it was no surprise that he took a full two months off after the Canadiens were eliminated by Philadelphia. The Canadiens have an adequate backup in 23-year-old Jaroslav Halak and the plan will be to give Halak 25-30 starts. That will keep him happy and will keep Price fresh. The Canadiens also have some insurance in Marc Denis, who will start the season in Hamilton. He has 348 NHL games on his resume.
Analysis: Price lost close to 30 pounds in the offseason and will carry about 205 pounds on his 6-foot-3 frame. Price, who took time off for hunting, fishing and a little rodeo in the wilds of British Columbia, figures he'll be able to move better and won't tire as easily. The 21-year-old goalie made quite a splash in 2007-08, his rookie season. He finished 24-12-3 with a 2.56 GAA and .920 save percentage in 41 games. The former 2005 first-rounder then went 5-6 with two shutouts, a 2.78 GAA and .901 save percentage in the playoffs (11 games). Montreal has big plans for Price and he remains the face of the franchise. Montreal is expected to contend for the Eastern Conference crown and Price remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie heading into 2008-09. The fact he slimmed down can only help him in getting from post-to-post.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price will report to training camp at 200 pounds after losing 20-25 pounds in the offseason. The 6-3 Price said he lost the weight of urging of goaltending coach Rollie Melanson. "I knew I was carrying too much and I expect that I'll be able to move quicker in the crease," Price said.
Analysis: The 21-year-old goalie made quite a splash in 2007-08, his rookie season. He finished 24-12-3 with a 2.56 GAA and .920 save percentage in 41 games. The former 2005 first-rounder then went 5-6 with two shutouts, a 2.78 GAA and .901 save percentage in the playoffs (11 games). Montreal has big plans for Price and he remains the face of the franchise. Montreal is expected to contend for the Eastern Conference crown and Price remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie heading into 2008-09. The fact he slimmed down can only help him in getting from post-to-post.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price stopped 26 shots, finishing his rookie regular season with a 24-12-3 record and three shutouts in 41 games, as Montreal defeated Toronto 3-1 on Saturday night.
Analysis: Price has won six straight starts and now will try his hand at helping the Canadiens advance in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Price has been nothing short of spectacular since learning he would be the team's every-game goalie in late February. He has emerged as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Canadiens TG will also be a reliable Fantasy option next season.
News:Carey Price made 32 saves for his third shutout and Alexei Kovalev scored his 35th goal as Montreal claimed its first division title in 16 years with a 3-0 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. Price, who improved to 22-12-3 overall, was four years old when Montreal won its last division title in 1991-92. The 20-year-old has started 13 of 17 games since he became the Canadiens' No. 1 goalie when Cristobal Huet was sent to Washington at the trading deadline. "I think everything that we've thrown at him, he's responded very well," coach Guy Carbonneau said. "He did the same thing in junior, he did the same thing last year in the American (Hockey) League, he seems to get better when the pressure's on and the games are important."
Analysis: Price has now won five straight starts and has made 30-plus saves in each outing after stopping 32 shots Tuesday. Price has been nothing short of spectacular since learning he would be the team's every-game goalie in late February. He has emerged as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Canadiens TG is also becoming a reliable Fantasy option.
News:Carey Price stopped 35 shots for the Canadiens, who rallied with two goals in the last two-plus minutes and added the winner in overtime to beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Friday night. Price collects his fourth consecutive victory and 21st this season.
Analysis: Price did not have a very sharp game Friday, but his teammates bailed him out once again as they did Monday against Ottawa. Price is the starting goalie on the top team in the Eastern Conference. Because he is not a top notch netminder yet, Price remains a No. 2 Fantasy option. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price stopped 31 shots during a 7-5 win Monday against the Senators. He has now won the last three starts and four of five. The five goals Monday were the most he allowed since yielding six to San Jose March 3.
Analysis: Price wasn't at his best Monday, but he didn't need to be as his teammates bailed him out. Believe it or not, but Price is the starting goalie on the top team in the Eastern Conference. Because he is not a stellar goalie yet, Price remains a No. 2 Fantasy option. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Montreal goalie Carey Price stopped Zdeno Chara, Phil Kessel and Denis Wideman in the shootout after making 33 saves during the game and the Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Saturday night to complete a sweep of the season series. Montreal beat the Bruins for the 10th straight time, including all eight meetings this season, and tied a franchise record for the most consecutive wins against Boston. That mark was set in the 1944-45 season. The Canadiens, who have six games remaining, lead the Northeast Division and the Eastern Conference with 94 points.
Analysis: The 20-year-rookie has won five of eight starts in March. With the departure of Cristobal Huet to Washington, Price is the starting goalie for one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Treat him as a No. 2 Fantasy option and the same goes for the Canadiens TG.
News:Carey Price made 34 saves to lift Montreal to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Bruins and push the Canadiens back into first place in the Eastern Conference on Thursday night. Montreal beat the Bruins for the 10th straight time, including all seven meetings this season, and tied a franchise record for the most consecutive wins against Boston. That mark was set in the 1944-45 season.
Analysis: The 20-year-rookie has won four of seven starts in March. With the departure of Cristobal Huet to Washington, Price is the starting goalie for one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Treat him as a No. 2 Fantasy option and the same goes for the Canadiens TG.
News:Carey Price made 21 saves for Montreal, which has two games left with the Senators, but after losing 3-0 on Thursday night it means they have dropped five of six against Ottawa this season. Price has gone win-loss, win-loss in the last six games.
Analysis: The 20-year-rookie is 5-3 in eight starts since taking over the No. 1 job when Cristobal Huet was sent to Washington at the trade deadline. He is the starting goalie for one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Treat the rookie goalie as a No. 2 Fantasy option. The same goes for the Canadiens TG.
News:Carey Price made 38 saves for his second shutout and the Montreal Canadiens beat New Jersey 4-0 Tuesday night and moved ahead of the Devils into first place in the Eastern Conference. Price turned aside 20 shots in the first period and 13 in the second as the Canadiens built a lead despite being outshot 33-18 in the first two periods. Price made 34 saves for his first career shutout Feb. 16 in a 1-0 win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: The 20-year-rookie improved to 5-2 in seven starts since taking over the No. 1 job when Cristobal Huet was sent to Washington at the trade deadline. He is the top goalie for one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Treat the rookie goalie as a No. 2 Fantasy option. The same goes for the Canadiens TG.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price stopped 34 shots during a 3-1 loss Sunday against the Ducks. The game was tied at 1-1 late in the third period before Anaheim scored two quick goals in less than a minute. The first goal came at 12:36 and the dagger came at 13:09. Price has now lost two of his last three starts.
Analysis: Price hasn't had many bad outings since taking over the everyday job at the trading deadline. He is the top goalie for one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Treat the rookie goalie as a No. 2 Fantasy option. The same goes for the Canadiens TG.
News: Montreal's Carey Price had 37 saves, including one on a breakaway by Shane Doan, and the Montreal Canadiens rallied to beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-2 on Thursday night. Phoenix's last victory over Montreal came on Dec. 9, 1998. Montreal was 5-0-3 against the Coyotes since then.
Analysis: Price has been fairly good since returning from the AHL in early February. He is now the No. 1 guy in net for one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Price is worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made 33 saves during Monday's 6-4 loss to the Sharks in his worst performance since the Eastern Conference co-leaders traded Cristobal Huet to Washington. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Price. He allowed a total of four goals in that span.
Analysis: Price hasn't had many poor moments since returning from the AHL in early February. He is now the No. 1 guy in net for one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Price will have some rough moments down the stretch, but is worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Montreal's 20-year-old rookie Carey Price made 31 saves to win his third straight start and improve to 15-9-3. Price has allowed only four goals on 92 shots during his three-game streak. Price was solid for Montreal again in the 2-1 win over New Jersey on Saturday.
Analysis: Price seems to be handling daily duties between the pipes just fine following Tuesday's trade of Cristobal Huet to Washington. Price was recalled in early February from the AHL as the Canadiens decided it was time to see if the kid could handle the workload as the No. 1 goalie. He passed with flying colors and that's why Montreal dealt Huet. Price is now the top goalie in Montreal and has emerged as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG can also be used as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie.
News: Rookie Carey Price won his second straight start since taking over as Montreal's top goalie in the Canadiens' 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night. The 20-year-old Price, handed the No. 1 goalie duties following Tuesday's trade of Cristobal Huet to Washington, finished with 31 saves.
Analysis: Price was recalled in early February from the AHL as the Canadiens decided it was time to see if the kid could handle the workload as the No. 1 goalie. He passed with flying colors and that's why Montreal dealt Cristobal Huet to Washington Tuesday. Price is now the No. 1 goalie in Montreal and has emerged as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG can also be used as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price stopped 26 shots during a 5-1 win Tuesday against the Thrashers. It was his first win in three starts and the first time in four starts he allowed less than three goals.
Analysis: Price was recalled in early February from the AHL as the Canadiens decided it was time to see if the kid could handle the workload as the No. 1 goalie. He passed with flying colors and that's why Montreal dealt Cristobal Huet to Washington Tuesday. Price is now the No. 1 goalie in Montreal and has emerged as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG can also be used as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie.
News: With Tuesday's trade of Cristobal Huet to the Washington Capitals, Canadiens G Carey Price is now the clear No. 1 goalie in Montreal.
Analysis: Price is a 20-year-old rookie who it appears will be relied upon to take the Canadiens as far as they can go in the playoffs this season. That is, of course, if Montreal don't bring a veteran goalie in via trade before the deadline. Regardless, Price's Fantasy value is now as a high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie as he will start every night for the Canadiens for the foreseeable future. Grab him in all formats if he is still available.
News:Carey Price gave up two goals in the first 10 minutes of the first period and the Montreal Canadiens never could get anything past Blue Jackets netminder Pascal Leclaire the rest of the way in a 3-0 loss at home. Price finished with 19 saves in the game.
Analysis: Price returned from the minors in early February after spending a month in the AHL. Price is a low-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie and is a good goalie as a long-term keeper. The Canadiens TG is a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Carey Price only played about 14 minutes on Tuesday when he gave up three goals on 11 shots and was taken out of the game against the New York Rangers. Cristobal Huet picked up an unbelievable 6-5 shootout comeback win in relief. Price had a three-game winning streak snapped.
Analysis: Price returned from the minors in early February after spending a month in the AHL. Right now, Price has been the hot goalie, but this might create a move in Montreal. Price is a low-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie and is a good goalie as a long-term keeper. The Canadiens TG is a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: The Canadiens beat the Flyers 1-0 on Saturday night in Montreal behind Carey Price's first NHL shutout and an Andrei Kostitsyn goal. Price followed with 34 saves on Sunday during a 5-3 win against the Flyers in the back-end of a home-and-home. He has now won three straight games and has allowed four goals in the process.
Analysis: Price returned from the minors in early February after spending a month in the AHL. The work down in the minors has really restored the rookie's confidence. There is even whispers that Montreal might trade Cristobal Heut and ride Price down the stretch. Right now, he has the hot hand and is worth using as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. He also remains a great long-term keeper. The Canadiens TG is a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Carey Price stopped 34 shots for his first NHL shutout and Andrei Kostitsyn scored a highlight reel goal to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Price also survived a late panic in the goal crease when the Flyers jammed the net with 69 seconds remaining.
Analysis: Price, chosen fifth overall in the 2005 Draft, won his second straight start, drawing chants of "Carey! Carey! Carey!" from the sold-out crowd of 21,293 after Montreal killed a lengthy 5-on-3 early in the third period to protect its slim lead. The Canadiens are in the thick of the playoff race, and if Price does start plenty down the stretch, that would be great for Fantasy owners. For now, he remains a No. 3 Fantasy goalie and solid long-term keeper. Keep an eye on his progress which is looking pretty good.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Canadiens might be on the verge of a changing of the guard in goal with rookie Carey Price, expected to start Saturday when the Philadelphia Flyers visit the Bell Centre in the first game of a home-and-away series. Cristobal Huet has been getting most of the starts at home this season, but he has struggled of late and Price was spectacular Wednesday when he made 35 saves in a 2-1 overtime win in Florida.
Analysis: Wednesday was only the second start for Price since he was recalled from Hamilton (AHL), but he turned in his strongest performance of the season. Coach Guy Carbonneau said a 10-game stint in the minors helped Price regain his confidence and the youngster said some intensive work with goaltending coach Rollie Melanson has allowed him to track the puck better. The Canadiens are in the thick of the playoff race, and if Price does start plenty down the stretch, that would be great for Fantasy owners. For now, he remains a No. 3 Fantasy goalie and solid long-term keeper. Keep an eye on his progress.
News: Canadiens backup Carey Price was strong in net Wednesday night against the Florida Panthers, making 35 saves for a 2-1 victory, his first since Dec. 17. "It was really important we got the win tonight," Price sais. "We haven't been playing as well as we'd like to. It was definitely a step in the right direction."
Analysis: Price has been up twice this season from the AHL. He replaced the struggling Cristobal Huet on Saturday, but allowed three goals himself to match Huet. Price remains a great long-term Fantasy keeper, but more of a flier in regular leagues that use average points per game at this time.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price will start in goal tonight in Florida, according to the Montreal Gazette.
Analysis: Price, who has been up twice this season from the AHL, is seeking his first win since Dec. 17. He replaced the struggling Cristobal Huet on Saturday, but allowed three goals himself to match Huet. Price remains a great long-term Fantasy keeper, but more of a flier in regular leagues that use average points per game at this time.
News: Rookie Canadiens goalie Carey Price earned his first career assist on Andrei Kostitsyn's goal, but it came in a 6-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Price stopped 22 shots in relief of Cristobal Huet, who left 4:45 in after allowing three goals on four shots. Price also allowed three goals.
Analysis: Price played 10 games with Hamilton where he has a 6-4-0 record, with one shutout and a 2.69 GAA. Price remains a great long-term Fantasy keeper, but more of a flier in leagues that use average points per game at this time.
News:Carey Price, who was recalled from Hamilton on Monday, stopped 24 shots in his first start for Montreal since he was sent to the minors after a 5-4 overtime loss to Washington on Jan. 5. Montreal lost 4-2 to Toronto. Cristobal Huet, who had started every game since Jan. 5, ended a string of 13 consecutive starts. He was 9-3-1 over that stretch.
Analysis: Price's record drops to 9-8-3 for the season. He played 10 games with Hamilton where he has a 6-4-0 record, with one shutout and a 2.69 GAA. Huet is playing solid hockey and it is hard for Price to get any starts with consistency. He remains a great long-term Fantasy keeper, but more of a flier in leagues that use average points per game at this time.
News: The Canadiens recalled rookie G Carey Price from Hamilton Monday and optioned Jaroslav Halak back to the AHL farm team. The 20-year-old Price is 9-7-3 in 19 games with the Canadiens this season, averaging 2.90 goals per game. He was sent down in early January.
Analysis: Price played 10 games with Hamilton, posting a 6-4-0 record, one shutout and a 2.69 GAA. He struggled for the most part, but started to gain momentum in his final two starts. He picked up two wins over the Manitoba Moose, allowing one goal on 46 shots. Cristobal Huet is playing solid hockey and it might be hard for Price to steal starts. He remains a great long-term Fantasy keeper, but more of a flier in leagues that use average points per game at this time.
News: The Canadiens have recalled goaltender Carey Price from the Hamilton Bulldogs, according to the Montreal Gazette. He will replace Jaroslav Halak, who was sent down Sunday.
Analysis: Price had a 9-7-3 record with a 2.90 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 19 games earlier this season with the Canadiens. Price is a solid long-term Fantasy keeper and worth holding onto in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canadiens G Carey Price, who is regarded as the goaltender of the future, has struggled in two of his last three starts in the minors, and goaltending coach Rollie Melanson will work with him during the break.
Analysis: Price had allowed 12 goals in his previous two starts before making 20 saves and allowing just one goal in a win Sunday for Hamilton (AHL). The Habs don't want him to lose his confidence now that he is down in the minors because he is the future in Montreal. Price is a solid long-term Fantasy keeper. Expect him to be recalled before too long, and he might be worth holding onto in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Montreal G Carey Price was sent to the AHL Hamilton team on Jan. 8 after struggling up with the big club. Price, a 20-year-old who was chosen fifth overall in the 2005 Draft, began the season with Montreal and went 9-7-3 with a 2.90 goals-against-average and a .907 save percentage in 19 games.
Analysis: Price is a fairly solid long-term Fantasy keeper. Expect him to be recalled before too long and he might be worth holding onto in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: The Montreal Canadiens sent rookies Carey Price and Kyle Chipchura to Hamilton of the American Hockey League on Tuesday. Goalie Jaroslav Halak and center Corey Locke were recalled from Hamilton. All four players involved in the roster moves were members of the Bulldogs' AHL Calder Cup championship last season.
Analysis: Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey talked about making changes during his midseason press conference Monday. He indicated that Price, who had struggled in his past three starts, might benefit from more playing time in Hamilton at this point of the season. Price, a 20-year-old who was chosen fifth overall in the 2005 Draft, began the season with Montreal and went 9-7-3 with a 2.90 goals-against-average and a .907 save percentage in 19 games. Price is a solid long-term Fantasy keeper. Expect him to be recalled before too long and he might be worth holding onto in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News:Mike Green scored past Carey Price 1:27 into overtime for his third point of the game to lead Washington to a 5-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Green, who also had two assists, redirected a pass from Michael Nylander past Price for his 11th goal. Price made 24 saves, but had a shaky second frame when he allowed three goals on 10 shots. Price has now lost his last three starts and has allowed 12 goals in that span.
Analysis: Price made his first appearance since Dec. 23 on Saturday and looked rusty. Cristobal Heut has had the hot hand for the Canadiens and it appears as though he will see most of the starts in net for the time being. Price is back to being a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Goalie Carey Price allowed four goals on 21 shots in a loss at Dallas Sunday.
Analysis: Despite Price having a winning record (9-7-2), he's still really only a No. 2 Fantasy option at goalie, as is the Canadiens TG.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price made his seventh straight start and stopped 27 shots during a 3-2 loss Tuesday against the Panthers. "They play a shut down game and they're pretty good at it, and I think they did a really good job tonight," Price said. Cristobal Huet, cleared Saturday to return from a groin injury that sidelined him for five games, backed him up for a second straight game.
Analysis: Price has allowed three or fewer goals in five of his last six appearances. He is the future in Montreal, but it seems the future is now. He is playing as good as Huet was and Montreal just might continue to throw the majority of starts the rookie's way. We expect that he will split starts with Huet, so Price remains nothing more than a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option. But stay tuned as the situation develops.
News:Carey Price made 28 saves to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Price, a 20-year-old rookie making his sixth straight start, came within 4:06 of recording his first career shutout. Boyd Devereaux scored for Toronto -- his fifth of the season -- 15:54 into the third period. Price has now won his last two starts while allowing two goals.
Analysis: Price turned in another solid performance with Cristobal Huet (groin) back on the bench for the first time in six games. Price has got the hot hand right now and it wouldn't surprise us if he remains in net for another game or two. We expect that he will split starts with Huet, so Price remains nothing more than a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Canadiens rookie G Carey Price made 30 saves during a 4-1 win against the Flyers Thursday. It was his first win since Dec. 6 against the Bruins. He has allowed two or fewer goals in three of his last four starts.
Analysis: Price continues to see a majority of starts while Cristobal Huet is out with a groin injury, but there is a chance that Huet is back in net Saturday. Price is having a decent rookie campaign, but is nothing more than a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game when Huet is healthy. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: G Carey Price made 29 saves in Tuesday's shootout loss to Tampa Bay. He allowed two goals in regulation and overtime, then a final goal to Brad Richards in the shootout.
Analysis: Price has started seven of Montreal's past nine games. Cristobal Huet continues to sit with a groin injury and that leaves Price as the No. 1 goalie temporarily. Price and the Canadiens TG are No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: Hurricanes RW Ray Whitney scored a power-play goal on Canadiens G Carey Price with 33.8 seconds remaining in the middle period Saturday and that run the rookie from net in favor of Jaroslav Halak, who started the third period. Price stopped 25 of 29 shots through the first two periods and Montreal eventually lost 5-1. Halak, who was recalled from Hamilton of the AHL on Monday, made his season debut and stopped six shots in the third.
Analysis: Price didn't have an awful outing Saturday, but with the game out of hand, it gave the Canadiens a chance to look at Halak. Cristobal Huet continues to sit with a groin injury and that leaves Price as the No. 1 goalie temporarily. Price and the Canadiens TG are No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: Canadiens rookie G Carey Price stopped 30 shots in a loss to Detroit Tuesday. Price stickhandled the puck alone in his zone in the aftermath of the third-period scrum, shooting the puck into his net at one point.
Analysis: With starting goalie Cristobal Huet sidelined because of a groin injury, Price will remain the starter in net. Jaroslav Halak will be his backup. Price is 6-4-1 with a 2.94 GAA and a .909 save percentage in 11 games. Price and the Canadiens TG are No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: With starting goalie Cristobal Huet sidelined because of a groin injury, the Montreal Canadiens recalled goaltender Jaroslav Halak from Hamilton of the AHL on Monday. Huet injured his groin in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Nashville. The 22-year-old Halak will back up 20-year-old rookie Carey Price, who will start Tuesday game against Detroit. Montreal, which has lost four of five (1-3-1), did not practice Sunday.
Analysis: Huet, who led Eastern Conference goalies in All-Star voting through last week's results, is 7-6-3 with one shutout, a 2.35 GAA and .926 save percentage in 16 games. Price is 6-3-1 with a 2.84 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 10 games. Price and the Canadiens TG are nothing more than No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: Canadiens rookie G Carey Price made 25 saves during a 4-0 loss Friday against the Devils. Price has lost two of his last three starts.
Analysis: Price has allowed three or more goals in his last five starts and his quick start is slowly fading away. The Canadiens had been doing a solid job scoring goals, but the well has run dry recently. Price has a lot of talent and remains a great long-term keeper. However, since he is the backup to Cristobal Huet, he is much better in weekly average scoring leagues. The Canadiens TG has reverted to a No. 2 Fantasy option at this time.
News:Carey Price made a right leg save against Jason Blake to win it in the fifth shootout round at Toronto Tuesday. He finished with 43 saves in the shootout win. He allowed three goals in regulation.
Analysis: With back-to-back games on the schedule -- the Canadiens play at New Jersey on Friday and against Nashville at home on Saturday -- the obvious goaltending choice calls for rookie Carey Price on Friday and Cristobal Huet on Saturday. Price has a 6-2-1 record and is especially impressive on the road, where he is 5-1-0. He's a big reason why the Canadiens are 8-4-1 on the road. Price has a lot of talent and remains a great long-term keeper. However, since he is the backup to Cristobal Huet, he is much better in weekly average scoring leagues. The Canadiens TG is a high-end Fantasy option as long as Montreal stays hot.
News: Canadiens G Carey Price walked away with 29 saves during a 4-2 loss on Friday against the Sabres. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the rookie. He also had won his last four decisions.
Analysis: Price has allowed a total of 10 goals in his last three starts, but the Canadiens offense has been pretty efficient when the rookie has been on the ice. That has allowed him to post wins despite so-so outings. Price has a lot of talent and remains a great long-term keeper. However, since he is the backup to Cristobal Huet, he remains a low-end Fantasy flier in seasonal leagues at this time. The Canadiens TG is a high-end Fantasy option as long as Montreal stays hot.
News: Coach Guy Carbonneau will go with rookie Carey Price in goal when they visit the Buffalo Sabres Friday night despite the fact that Cristobal Huet is coming off a strong performance on Long Island Wednesday. The Canadiens have one of the best road records in the NHL this season and they'll be out to avenge one of their three regulation road losses.
Analysis: Price has been outstanding on the road, where he has won four of his five starts. Huet is expected to play the return match Saturday. Price has a 5-1-1 record this season and has won four of his five starts on the road. Price is a decent option in leagues that use weekly averages.
News:Cristobal Huet allowed four goals on 29 shots against Ottawa on Monday for his third loss of the season. The Canadiens have played better on the road than they have at home. They are 6-3-1 on the road and 5-3-2 at the Bell Centre. They have lost two of their last three games and defense has become a concern.
Analysis: They have allowed four goals in each of those games and, while the goaltenders aren't entirely to blame, Cristobal Huet and Carey Price haven't played well over the past week. Price is expected to get the start on Long Island. He has a 5-1-1 record this season and has won four of his five starts on the road. Consider Huet, and the Canadiens TG, high-end No. 2 Fantasy options at this time. Price is a decent option in leagues that use weekly averages.
News: Canadiens rookie G Carey Price stopped 32 shots during Saturday's 7-4 win over the Bruins. It was his third straight win and fourth straight decision. He moved to 5-1-1 on the season.
Analysis: Price has allowed seven goals in his last two games, but the Canadiens just seem to have the offense clicking when the rookie is in between the pipes. Cristobal Huet is still seeing the majority of starts in net, but Price earns about one, sometimes two, start(s) per week. Treat Price as a solid No. 3 Fantasy goalie and someone to use in leagues that utilize average points per game. The Canadiens TG is a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: George Gillett sat down beside his 20-year-old goalie and chatted with him as though they were old friends. "Good job," the Montreal Canadiens owner said to Carey Price in the visitors' dressing room at Air Canada Centre. No kidding. Price stopped 37 shots, and the Canadiens rallied for a 4-3 overtime win Tuesday over the rival Toronto Maple Leafs. "I just treated it like another game," Price, shrugging his shoulders, said of his first career start against Toronto. "I'm happy we won but it's really just another win."
Analysis: Price allowed the Canadiens to hang around in a game they had no business being in, outshot 40-25 by the Maple Leafs. Treat Price as a solid No. 3 Fantasy goalie and someone to use in leagues that utilize average points per game. While Cristobal Huet will get the start at Buffalo Friday and is considered the No. 1 goalie, rookie Carey Price will start at home against Boston on Saturday. That will give Price two of the three starts this week.
News: Rookie Carey Price made 28 saves to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. He has allowed two or fewer goals in three of his five starts and is 2-0-1 in his last three starts.
Analysis: Price made his third start in the last six games despite Cristobal Huet's 6-2-2 record and 2.08 GAA. It doesn't appear as though the Canadiens have any rhyme or reason for starting Price or Huet. Treat Price as a solid No. 3 Fantasy goalie and someone to use in leagues that utilize average points per game. The Canadiens TG is a high-end No. 2 Fantasy option at this time.
News: Cristobal Huet turned a busy first period into his best outing of the season. Huet made 29 saves for his first shutout in nearly a year and Tomas Plekanec scored in the second period to send the Montreal Canadiens on to a 2-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. The 32-year-old goalie stopped 16 shots in the first period on his way to his 14th career shutout. It was his first since Nov. 28 when he beat Florida 1-0 in a shootout. "They tried to shoot a lot in the first and create some rebounds and second chances off my pads and it gave me a little bit of confidence after that," Huet said.
Analysis: Goaltender Carey Price is expected to get the start in Boston Thursday, and Cristobal Huet figures to be in goal Saturday at Ottawa. Huet has looked good in the early part of the season with super prospect Carey Price breathing down his neck. He is 5-2-2 and remains the No. 1 goalie in Montreal for the time being. Treat him as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie, if not as a No. 1 option while he is streaking. The same goes for the Canadiens TG. Price is certainly a solid young goalie, but he needs opportunity to be more than just depth at the Fantasy goalie position.
News: Rookie goaltender Carey Price was outstanding in his Bell Centre debut against Atlanta Tuesday, but he had little support from his teammates. Price stopped 31 of 33 shots, but was the victim of two mistakes. He lost in overtime.
Analysis: Price has a long ways to go to unseating Cristobal Heut, but does have some Fantasy value. Price is worth a look in deeper weekly leagues, although he is a solid No. 2 option in formats which average points per game in a scoring period. He is also a must-have in those Fantasy leagues which allow long-term keepers. The Canadiens TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Andrei Markov scored in the eighth shootout round as the Montreal Canadiens and goalie Carey Price beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 despite blowing an early 3-0 lead Saturday night. Price made 20 saves in regulation and overtime.
Analysis: Price has been a winner in two of his first three games as a pro. He has a long ways to go to unseating Cristobal Heut, but does have some Fantasy value. Price is worth a look in deeper weekly leagues, although he is a solid No. 2 option in formats which average points per game in a scoring period. He is also a must-have in those Fantasy leagues which allow long-term keepers. The Canadiens TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Carey Price, chosen fifth overall in the 2005 draft, made 29 saves in his second career start on Thursday at Ottawa. The 20-year-old goalie stopped 26 shots in his NHL debut, a 3-2 win in Pittsburgh on Oct. 10. "I'm sure that [Price] would like to have that first one back but he's young, he's learning, and he's just going to get better," Canadiens coach Guy Carbonneau said.
Analysis: Price is worth a look in deeper weekly leagues, although he is a solid No. 2 option in formats which average points per game in a scoring period. He is also a must-have in those Fantasy leagues which allow long-term keepers.
News: The Canadiens' defense has been solid this season, but Montreal will have to figure out a way to generate some offense when they travel to Ottawa Thursday. Cristobal Huet has been outstanding in the Canadiens' goal in the past two games, stopping 59 of 62 shots, but he lost both games and rookie Carey Price is expected to get his second start of the season.
Analysis: Price is worth a look in deeper weekly leagues, although he is a solid No. 2 option in formats which average points per game in a scoring period. He is also a must-have in those Fantasy leagues which allow long-term keepers.
News: The Montreal Gazette reports that goaltenders Cristobal Huet and Carey Price are competing for the No. 1 goalie job for the Canadiens, but they aren't adversaries. "I think he was very calm out there although he was probably pretty nervous inside," Huet said of Price's effort Wednesday against Pittsburgh. "He was pretty much in control all game. He made a few big stops at 0-0 or 1-0 for them and that was key. That's what you need in the NHL."
Analysis: Huet will start Saturday's game against Carolina. Huet is a decent No. 2 in all formats. Price is only worth a look in deeper weekly leagues, although he is a solid No. 2 option in formats which average points per game in a scoring period. He is also a must-have in those Fantasy leagues which allow long-term keepers.
News: Carey Price needed only one game to evoke memories of Patrick Roy. Exactly 22 years after Roy made his much-hyped NHL debut for the Montreal Canadiens in Pittsburgh, Price did the same and came out with a win, too. Matching the rest of Roy's Hall of Fame career will certainly be tougher. "It hasn't really hit me yet," said the 20-year-old Price. "It's pretty exciting."
Analysis: Price made 26 saves, allowing just two goals, to pick up his first-career NHL victory. Price's NHL debut was an event that was highly anticipated across Canada after he earned national fame by leading Canada to the World Junior Championship last season, earning MVP honors in the process. The former No. 5 overall pick of the Canadiens also was goaltender of the year in major junior hockey last season and then led Hamilton to the American Hockey League championship last spring. He is worth a look in all Fantasy leagues which average points per game in a scoring period and all long-term keeper formats.
News: TSN.ca is reporting rookie phenom Carey Price will make his NHL debut on Wednesday night at Pittsburgh against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. The Canadian-born Price, who was the 2007 World Junior Championships tournament MVP, won a roster spot during training camp by beating out Jaroslav Halak.
Analysis: Set your daily Fantasy lineups accordingly. Price is only worth a look in deeper weekly leagues, although he is a solid No. 2 option in formats which average points per game in a scoring period. He is also a must-have in those Fantasy leagues which allow long-term keepers.
News: The Montreal Canadiens announced their final roster moves on Monday and the biggest surprise was that general manager Bob Gainey and head coach Guy Carbonneau have elected to keep prospect Carey Price as the backup to starter Cristobal Huet. The team elected to return Jaroslav Halak to Hamilton of the AHL. The Canadiens kept saying that Price was headed to the AHL to serve as the starter and get more seasoning, but apparently serving as the backup in Montreal is better for his development.
Analysis: Wow. Halak didn't even have that poor of a training camp. Halak was 1-0-0 with a 3.37 GAA in two preseason games, while Price was 1-1-1 with a 3.62 GAA in three games, with Halak's save percentage slightly better. Price should be scooped up in all Fantasy leagues which average points per game in a scoring period. He is also a must-have in all formats which allow long-term keepers.
News: Carey Price is 1-1-0 in two preseason games with a 3.26 GAA and .878 save percentage for the Montreal Canadiens. General manager Bob Gainey has flip-flopped on his previous statement that there wouldn't be enough of a role for Price in Montreal, so he would be sent to the minors to start regularly.
Analysis: We still think Price will be down with Hamilton of the AHL before too long, as the crease is only so big for Cristobal Huet and Jaroslav Halak. Price is a great keeper prospect worthy of a roster spot in all long-term Fantasy formats. However, he should not be used in seasonal leagues just yet.
News: Price, Montreal's 2005 first-round pick, is 15-15-3 in 39 games with Tri-City of the WHL this season.
Analysis: Price is an excellent keeper prospect, but he's still a couple years away.
