Worldly Habs

As reported on the Canadiens.com web site, the Canadiens playing in the World Championships are doing quite well.

Andrei Markov (who earlier this week cited his insistance on returning to the Habs) has collected 3 points (1G, 2A) in helping his team go 3-0 to finish the round-robin. The Russians are looking quite good at this point, even though they've played some weaker teams.

Tomas Plekanec has collected 4 points (2G, 2A) and has guided the Czechs to a 3-0 finish as well. Although, like Russia, the Czechs are also in a weaker division.

Mark Streit (aka "Captain Switzerland") hasn't collected any points so far, but a even rating and only 2 goals against in 2 games seems to indicate a strong defensive performance. But is that as impressive when you factor in that they've played Latvia and Italy? I think the true test will be tomorrow's game against Sweden.

Finally, Jaroslav Halak has carried his impressive NHL run into the Worlds. He has continued to surprise. He's played only 1 game so far and stopped all 24 of Norway's shots to earn himself a shutout. He did not play against Germany. I'm not sure if they plan to dress him against Canada tomorrow. If they do and he shuts them out, well now that will be impressive!

Of note, David Aebischer is also there, but since he won't be a Hab as of July 1st, I havn't consider him. Plus, he hasn't dressed yet.