Andrei Markov News: Markov notched an assist on P.K. Subban's power-play goal Wednesday night in Montreal's shootout win over Ottawa. He now has one assist in each of the last five games.

Markov notched an assist on P.K. Subban's power-play goal Wednesday night in Montreal's shootout win over Ottawa. He now has one assist in each of the last five games.

Markov skated a season-high 30:24 of ice time in the win. He may be a half-stride slower, but the Russian has been sturdy and productive, particularly on the man-advantage where he's registered 16 of his 18 points.