Andrei Markov returned to the line-up alongside newcomer Nikita Nesterov who suited up for his first game in a Canadiens’ jersey. Jeff Petry was out with the flu and Greg Pateryn stepped in. With the addition of Nesterov and a healthy Markov back in the mix, things will be looking very good on the blue line once Petry is back on his feet, which should be during the next game versus the Flyers. Dare I say it? The Canadiens are almost healthy!
2. The All-Stars are All-Business
With the fun of the All-Star break behind them, Carey Price and Shea Weber looked rested and poised in their return to the Bell Centre.