Markov Scores Two, Halak Shuts out Iles

Andrei Markov scored two of Montreal's three-power play goals after missing more than two months with a lacerated tendon in the Canaiens' 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday. When Markov suffered the injury in the season opener on October 1, he was not expected to return until after the Olympic Games.

Jaroslav Halak made 40 saves for his first shutout of the season to help Montreal (16-18-3) snap a five-game losing streak and start a seven-game trip with momentum.

The Russian's first goal of the season was the eventual game-inner, recording 3 shots on goal. The 30 shifts for Markov's were most on both teams and his 20:25 was third-most ice among skaters.

UPDATE: rt habsinsideout1 Finally, at 12:45 am, #Habs are chowing down on their plane before busing back to a hotel near Nassau Coliseum to spend the night

The Habs were scheduled to fly to Atlanta this evening but had their flight canceled at the last minute. The plane went through deicing only to have the runway close. Buses had already left the airport, leaving the Habs to enjoy 'Inglorious Bastards' for their overnight on the airplane.

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