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Markov, Andrei #79 (D)  - Montreal Canadiens - NHL 2019/20 Regular
Height: 6'0''
Weight: 200 lbs.
Shoots: left
Born on: Dec. 20, 1978
Age: 46
Birthplace: Voskresensk, USSR
NHL.com: Go
Draft Round: 6
Draft Pick: 162
Draft Year: 1998
Rookie Year: 2000
Draft Team: MON

Statistics - NHL 2019/20 Regular

Split GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
Actual 0 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date News Advice
July 27, 2017 The Canadiens will not re-sign Markov after he spent the first 16 years of his career in Montreal. Markov's 119 goals are third-best among Canadiens defensemen. The 38-year-old Russian also recorded 453 assists in 990 career NHL games, with his point total (572) tied with Guy Lapointe for second among franchise defensemen. Markov collected six goals and 30 assists in 62 games last season, which concluded his three-year, $17.25 million contract. The two-time All-Star is reportedly seeking a two-year, $12 million deal.
March 25, 2017 Markov played a major role in the Canadiens' 3-1 win over rival Ottawa on Saturday, scoring a pair of goals and adding an assist. This one was hard to see coming, as Markov entered the matchup with just two goals in his previous 39 games and last scored twice in a contest on Jan. 11, 2014. The 38-year-old defenseman has remained a solid source of assists, having notched six over his last 10 games.
Dec. 18, 2016 Markov (lower-body injury) will play Tuesday. The veteran defenseman hasn't played since Dec. 17.
Nov. 23, 2016 Markov had three assists in Tuesday's loss to the Senators. Markov has recorded a point in eight of nine games, tallying two goals and 11 assists.
Nov. 19, 2016 Markov had two assists Friday. Markov has two goals with eight assists in his last seven games and should be considered a solid fantasy option in terms of defensemen.
Nov. 14, 2016 Markov had a goal with an assist Sunday. He has two goals with five assists during a five-game point streak.
Nov. 10, 2016 Markov had an assist for the third straight game Thursday. He also scored his only goal of the season over those three contests.
March 4, 2016 Markov had two assists in a 3-2 defeat in Los Angeles on Thursday night. The Montreal defenseman has 11 of his 37 points in his last 10 games (one goal, 10 assists).
Feb. 25, 2016 Markov had two assists Wednesday. Markov has five points in a four-game run.
Feb. 13, 2016 Markov had two assists Friday. This was his second multi-point game of the season.
Oct. 24, 2015 Markov finished with a goal and four assists in Friday's 7-2 win at Buffalo. The defenseman hadn't scored while totaling four assists in his first seven games.
April 12, 2015 Markov extended his point streak to seven in Saturday's regular-season finale with his 40th assist. Markov recorded two goals and six assists during his season-ending point streak.
April 10, 2015 Markov had one goal and one assist Thursday. Markov has seven points in a six-game run.
Jan. 18, 2015 Markov was on the mark Saturday. Markov had three assists to give him six in his last four games, making him a potential valuable fantasy asset.
Jan. 15, 2015 Markov assisted on two goals Wednesday. Markov has 22 points and he has 80 blocked shots so that's a way you can use him to help your fantasy team if your league credits defensemen who do the dirty work.
Dec. 19, 2014 Markov recorded his 13th assist in Thursday's loss to Anaheim. Markov has four points in his last four games with two of them coming on the power play. He leads the Canadiens with eight power-play points.
Oct. 12, 2014 Markov had a three-point night Saturday. Markov had a goal and two assists for the 3-0-0 Habs.
March 2, 2014 Markov had three assists Saturday in a win over Toronto. He has seven points on a five-game point streak.
Jan. 12, 2014 Markov recorded his sixth career multi-goal game with both of Montreal's goals in its win Saturday over Chicago. Markov had scored just one goal over his previous 28 games. He's not a consistent scoring threat but his 24 points are more than a solid contribution for a defenseman.
Nov. 28, 2013 Markov had three assists in Wednesday's win over Buffalo. he has six assists in four games.
Nov. 2, 2013 Markov matched a career high with three assists in a 4-3 loss to Minnesota on Friday night. Markov didn't have a point in his previous four games. He has one goal and seven assists this season.
Oct. 18, 2013 Markov had a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over Columbus. Markov has four points on the year.
April 28, 2013 Markov had a goal and an assist in Saturday's regular-season finale, a 4-1 win over Toronto. The Montreal Canadien finished tied for third among NHL defensemen with 10 goals and his 30 points were tied for fourth.
Jan. 30, 2013 Markov had two assists in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Winnipeg. Markov has four goals and three assists in the last four games.
Jan. 23, 2013 Markov scored his first two goals of the season in a 4-1 victory over Florida on Tuesday night. In one game, Markov scored more goals than he's had in the past two years combined.
March 16, 2012 Markov, out most of the season with a right knee injury is hurt again. Markov has an upper-body injury for the Habs.
Oct. 6, 2011 Markov is still out with swelling in his surgically repaired right knee. Markov is struggling to get back on the ice after undergoing two knee surgeries last season. There's no timetable for his return, which isn't imminent.
Date Injury Return Date Status Details
Dec. 18, 2016 Lower-body injury None Injured Reserve Markov (lower-body injury) will play Tuesday.
March 16, 2012 Upper-body injury None Day-to-Day Markov, out most of the season with a right knee injury is hurt again.
Sept. 19, 2011 Right knee swelling None Injured Reserve Markov is still out with swelling in his surgically repaired right knee.

No suspensions found
Date Opponent State Season
May 4 2025 20:00 EDT at WSH Cancelled 2025 Playoffs

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No Corrections found
Date Key Old Value New Value
2020-07-11 Active in League No Yes
2020-07-11 Franchise 2019 Unknown Unknown 2019 Montreal Canadiens
2019-10-28 analysis The 40-year-old defender had hoped to catch on with an NHL squad, but there weren't really any bites. Markov has spent the last two seasons in KHL with Kazan Ak-Bars and put up 14 points (12 assists) in 49 games last season. He played in the NHL for 16 seasons, all with Montreal, and put up 119 goals, 453 assists and 572 points in 990 games.
2019-10-28 update Markov has signed a one-year deal with Lokomotiv Yaroslav of the KHL, reports the Montreal Gazette.