Player of AK Bars Kazan ice hockey club Andrei Markov gives an interview in Moscow, Russia October 10, 2017. Picture taken October 10, 2017. REUTERS/Gabrielle Tetrault-Farber 

Finland's goalie Tuukka Rask lets in a goal by Russia's Ilya Kovalchuk, not seen, as Russia's Andrei Markov watches during the first period
of their men's quarter-finals ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 19, 2014. REUTERS/Grigory Dukor (RUSSIA - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Russia's Alexander Ovechkin (8) waits to take the ice against Slovakia with teammates Yevgeni Medvedev (82), Andrei Markov (79), Vladimir Tarasenko (L) and goalie Semyon Varlamov before their men's preliminary round ice hockey game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 16, 2014. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (RUSSIA - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Russia's Pavel Datsyuk (C) celebrates his goal against Team USA with teammates Andrei Markov (L), Alexander Radulov (47) and Ilya Kovalchuk (R) during the second period of their men's preliminary round ice hockey game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 15, 2014. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (RUSSIA - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Russia's Pavel Datsyuk (13) celebrates his goal against Team USA with teammates Ilya Kovalchuk (L), Alexander Radulov (C) and Andrei Markov during the second period of their men's preliminary round ice hockey game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 15, 2014. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (RUSSIA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY OLYMPICS)

Team USA's T.J. Oshie (L) and Russia's Andrei Markov fight for position during the first period of their men's preliminary round ice hockey game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 15, 2014. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (RUSSIA - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Russia's goalie Sergei Bobrovski makes a save while screened by Team USA's Ryan Kesler (C) and Russia's Andrei Markov during the first period of their men's preliminary round ice hockey game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 15, 2014. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (RUSSIA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY OLYMPICS)

Russia's Andrei Markov (L) and Team USA's Paul Stastny play during the first period of their men's preliminary round ice hockey game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 15, 2014. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (RUSSIA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY OLYMPICS) 

Russia's Andrei Markov (79) chases down Slovenia's Ziga Jeglic (8) for the puck during the second period of their men's preliminary round ice hockey game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 13, 2014. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (RUSSIA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY OLYMPICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Montreal Canadiens' P.K. Subban (R) celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with teammates Andrei Markov (C) and Rene Bourque during the first period in Game 5 of their NHL Eastern Conference quarterfinal hockey playoff series in Montreal, May 9, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov (L) is hit by Ottawa Senators' Chris Neil during the second period of their NHL Eastern Conference quarterfinal hockey game in Ottawa May 7, 2013. REUTERS/Blair Gable (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) makes a save as teammates Andrei Markov (79) and P.K. Subban (76) defend against Ottawa Senators' Colin Greening (14) and Kyle Turris (7) in front of the net during the third period of their NHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals hockey game in Montreal May 3, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Carey Price (31) makes a save on Ottawa Senators Daniel Alfredsson (11) as
Canadiens' Andrei Markov (79) defends during the first period of their NHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals hockey game in Montreal, May 3, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Rene Bourque (17) celebrates his goal over Ottawa Senators with teammates P.K. Subban (76) and Andrei Markov (79) during the second period of their NHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals hockey game in Montreal, May 2, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (L) and Andrei Markov celebrate their victory over the Winnipeg Jets at the end of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg April 25, 2013. REUTERS/Fred Greenslade (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) clears the puck on the boards in front of New Jersey Devils center Jacob Josefson (9) in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Newark, New Jersey, April 23, 2013. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) stops a wrap-around shot by New Jersey Devils right wing Steve Bernier (18) as Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) tries to assist in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Newark, New Jersey, April 23, 2013. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Tampa Bay Lightning Ryan Malone (12) is tripped into Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (R )by Andrei Markov (79) during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, April 18, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) makes a save as Montreal Canadiens Andrei Markov (79) and Tampa Bay LightningSteven Stamkos (91) battle for the rebound during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal, April 18, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Philadelphia Flyers left wing Simon Gagne (12) celebrates as teammate Erik Gustafsson (not shown) scores on Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (on ground) and Andrei Markov (79) during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal, April 15, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) celebrates their win over Boston Bruins with teammates Andrei Markov (79) and Josh Gorges (26) following third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, April 6, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens Michael Ryder (73) celebrates his goal over Boston Bruins with teammates Brian Gionta (21), P.K. Subban (76) and Andrei Markov (79) during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, April 6, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens Andrei Markov (79) checks Buffalo Sabres Tyler Ennis (63) during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal, March 23, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price makes a save on a shot by the Carolina Hurricanes, as Hurricanes' Eric Staal (12) and Canadiens' Alexei Emelin (L) and Andrei Markov (79) look on, during their NHL hockey game in Raleigh, North Carolina March 7, 2013. REUTERS/Ellen Ozier (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Peter Budaj (R) is congratulated by teammate Andrei Markov (79) as their NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins ends in a victory in Boston, Massachusetts March 3, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

From L-R: Montreal Canadiens' Alexei Emeli, Andrei Markov, and Colby Armstrong celebrate Emeli's goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto February 27, 2013. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov (top) collides with Ottawa Senators' Erik Condra during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa February 25, 2013. REUTERS/Blair Gable (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens Carey Price stops a shot by New York Islanders Matt Moulson (26) as Canadiens Andrei Markov (79) defends during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, February 21, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens goalie Peter Budaj (R) is congratulated on his win over the Philadelphia Flyers by teammates Travis Moen (32), Andrei Markov (79), Raphael Diaz (61) and Tomas Plekanec (14) following third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, February 16, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov (L-2nd R), Lars Eller and P.K. Subban celebrate a goal in front of Tampa Bay Lightning's Matt Carle (R) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Tampa, Florida February 12, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Carlson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Buffalo Sabres left wing Marcus Foligno (82) battles Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Buffalo, New York February 7, 2013. REUTERS/Doug Benz (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Montreal Canadiens David Desharnais (51) celebrates his goal with teammates Max Pacioretty (67) and Andrei Markov (79) during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal, February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Ottawa Senators' Kyle Turris (7) battles for the puck against Montreal Canadiens' Erik Cole (72) and Andrei Markov (79) during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' goalie Carey Price (L) makes a save against Ottawa Senators Daniel Alfredsson (11) as Canadiens Andrei Markov (79) and Lars Eller (81) look for the rebound during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' goalie Carey Price (L) keeps his eyes on the puck as Buffalo Sabres' Jason Pominville takes a shot on goal followed by Canadiens' defenseman Andrei Markov (79) during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Ottawa Senators' Andre Benoit (L) celebrates teammate Mika Zibanejad's goal as Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov skates by during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa January 30, 2013. REUTERS/Blair Gable (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Ottawa Senators' Kyle Turris (L) hits Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa January 30, 2013. REUTERS/Blair Gable (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov (79) celebrates a goal by teammate Tomas Plekanec (not shown) in front of Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec (R) and Ron Hainsey (6) during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, January 29, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov (hidden) is mobbed by his teammates after scoring the game-winning goal during overtime NHL hockey action against New Jersey Devils in Montreal, January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov (L) celebrates his game-winning goal with teammate Erik Cole (72) during overtime NHL hockey action against New Jersey Devils in Montreal, January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov puts the puck past Washington Capitals' goalie Michal Neuvirth to score during their NHL hockey game in Washington January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov (79) celebrates his goal with teammate Max Pacioretty (67) over the Florida Panthers during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal, January 22, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Toronto Maple Leafs' James van Riemsdyk (21) checks Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov (79) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Montreal January 19, 2013. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward (L) stops the Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov short of the goal during their NHL hockey game in Raleigh, North Carolina April 5, 2012. REUTERS/Ellen Ozier (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Tomas Plekanec (14), Andrei Markov (79) and Max Pacioretty (67) celebrate Erik Cole's (72) goal on the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of NHL hockey action in Montreal, April 4, 2012. REUTERS/Olivier Jean (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Philadelphia Flyers center Brayden Schenn (10) sails over the puck as the Montreal Canadiens goalie Peter Budaj (30) and Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) protect the goal during the second period of their NHL ice hockey game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 24, 2012. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov (79) lies on the ice after being hit by a puck during second period NHL hockey action against Ottawa Senators in Montreal, March 14, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Buffalo Sabres left wing Tyler Ennis (63) moves the puck against Montreal Canadiens center David Desharnais (L) and defenseman Andrei Markov (79) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Buffalo, New York March 12, 2012. REUTERS/Doug Benz (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) and goalie Peter Budaj (30) keep their eyes on the puck during the second period of their NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo, New York March 12, 2012. REUTERS/Doug Benz (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller (R) and defenseman Robyn Regehr keep their eyes on the puck as Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (C) applies pressure during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Buffalo, New York March 12, 2012. REUTERS/Doug Benz (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' P.K Subban celebrates his goal with teammates Andrei Markov (L) and Erik Cole (R) against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia March 10, 2012. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens Andrei Markov (C) is helped off the ice by P.K. Subban (R) after being injured during the third period of NHL hockey play against the Carolina Hurricanes in Montreal November 13, 2010. REUTERS/Shaun Best (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov is helped off the ice after being injured during the third period of NHL hockey play against the Carolina Hurricanes in Montreal, November 13, 2010. REUTERS/Shaun Best (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov (C) is helped off the ice by P.K. Subban (L) reacts after being injured during the third period of NHL hockey play against the Carolina Hurricanes in Montreal, November 13, 2010. REUTERS/Shaun Best (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov reacts after being injured during the third period of NHL hockey play against the Carolina Hurricanes in Montreal, November 13, 2010. REUTERS/Shaun Best (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens Andrei Markov (back) and Carolina Hurricanes Eric Staal chase the puck during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Montreal November 13, 2010. REUTERS/Shaun Best (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens Andrei Markov (R) and Carolina Hurricanes Eric Staal chase the puck during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Montreal November 13, 2010. REUTERS/Shaun Best (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens defensemen P.K. Subban (L) and Andrei Markov celebrate after Subban scored against the Boston Bruins in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Boston, Massachusetts November 11, 2010. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Josh Gorges (L-R), goalie Carey Price and Andrei Markov celebrate their win over the Vancouver Canucks during NHL hockey play in Montreal November 9, 2010. REUTERS/Shaun Best (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov (R) collides with Vancouver Canucks' Raffi Torres during the first period of NHL hockey action in Montreal November 9, 2010. REUTERS/Shaun Best (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)