The Montreal Canadiens organization is not shy to flaunt its vast history, and sing the praises of the legends who have worn the iconic sweater. But with over a century's worth of records and milestones to reminisce about, what sometimes go unspoken are the additions to that rich lore being made in present times.
Andrei Markov has now played 862 games with the Canadiens. This places him 14th all-time for games played (fifth all-time for a defenseman). If he plays 56 more games this season he will pass Steve Shutt (871), Doug Harvey (890), Patrice Brisebois (896), Guy Carbonneau (912), and Serge Savard (917) to rise to ninth all-time (second all-time for defensemen).