The Montreal Canadiens are lucky to have one of the league’s best goaltenders locked up long term. Carey Price has proven since he was taken 5th overall in the 2005 NHL Draft that he is one of the best if not the greatest goaltender of his generation.
Price had one down season in 2017-18, but rebounded this year and showed even at the age of 31 he is still among the league’s best. However, even the greatest goaltenders in the league need a break now and then.
Price was forced to play almost every game down the stretch for the Canadiens last season as they chased a playoff berth.