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

Apr 20, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) plays the puck against New York Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) and right wing Kevin Hayes (13) during an overtime period in game five of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher (11) reacts with teammate Shea Weber (6) and Andrei Markov (79) after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 16, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) shoots in front of New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal (18) during the first period in game three of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 5, 2017; Buffalo, NY, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) shoots the puck late in the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Sabres beat the Canadiens 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) makes a save against Florida Panthers right wing Reilly Smith (18) as defenseman Andrei Markov (79) looks on during the first period Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 28, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Artturi Lehkonen (62) reacts with teammate Andrei Markov (79) after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the Bell Centre. The assist allowed Markov to tie Guy Lapointe on the Canadiens all time points by a defenseman. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 28, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN;Dallas Stars forward Radek Faksa (12) and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) battle for thge puck during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 25, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) and Ottawa Senators center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) battle for the puck during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 7, 2017; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) checks Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler (23) into the crease of goaltender Carey Price (31) during the third period at Rogers Arena. The Montreal Canadiens won 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 25, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Andrew Shaw (65) celebrates his game winning goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec (14) and defenseman Andrei Markov (79) at the Air Canada Centre. Montreal defeated Toronto 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 25, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (29) tries to control the puck as Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) defends during the second period at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) shoots and scores against Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets with teammate center Alex Galchenyuk (27) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) celebrates with teammates after his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) celebrates his goal against Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) and defenseman Dustin Byfuglien (33) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 9, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) celebrates with center Torrey Mitchell (17) after scoring a goal in the first period against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 9, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the first period against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) shots on Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) and defenseman Andrei Markov (79) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) blocks the shot of Washington Capitals left wing Zachary Sanford (82) in the third period at Verizon Center. The Canadiens won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 10, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Paul Byron (41) and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) react after a goal scored against Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 10, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) reacts after teammate Max Pacioretty (67) (not pictured) scored a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 8, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New Jersey Devils center Adam Henrique (14) celebrates his goal against Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) with right wing PA Parenteau (11) and defenseman Andrei Markov (79) and defenseman Jeff Petry (26) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY SportsODAY Sports

November 29, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks right wing Jakob Silfverberg (33) shoots on goal against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

November 29, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) reacts as goalie Carey Price (31) allows a goal scored by Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (4) during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 26, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) watches a loose puck as Detroit Red Wings left wing Thomas Vanek (62) bears down on him and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) plays defense at Joe Louis Arena. The Canadiens beat the Red Wings 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 24, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Viktor Stalberg (25) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 22, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Zack Smith (15) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty (67) and defenseman Andrei Markov (79) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Montreal Canadiens defensemen Andrei Markov (79) battles for the puck with Carolina Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner (53) during the second period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes forward Derek Ryan (33) trips the Montreal Canadiens defensemen Andrei Markov (79) during the second period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) celebrates scoring a goal with right wing Alexander Radulov (47) during the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 12, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) helps goalie Carey Price (31) to make a save against Detroit Red Wings during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 8, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand (63) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 5, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds (17) and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) battle for the puck during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 5, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny (11) splits /Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) and teammate defenseman Jeff Petry (26) during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 27, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning center Valtteri Filppula (51) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 24, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) and Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) battle for the puck during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) congratulates goalie Carey Price (31) after defeating the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 20, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Arizona Coyotes goalie Justin Peters (40) stops a shot from Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 4, 2016; Quebec City, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry (26) celebrates with Andrei Markov (79) and Max Pacioretty (67) after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period of a preseason hockey game at Centre Videotron. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 24, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Team Russia defenceman Andrei Markov (79) and forward Evgeny Dadonov (63) congratulate forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) on his goal against Team Canada during a semifinal game in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey at Air Canada Centre. Canada defeated Russia 5-3. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 24, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Team Canada forward John Tavares (20) gets a shot on Team Russia goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) as defenceman Andrei Markov (79) defends during a semifinal game in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey at Air Canada Centre. Canada defeated Russia 5-3. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 22, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Team Russia forward Alex Ovechkin (8) and defenseman Andrei Markov (79) embrace goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) after a 3-0 win over Team Finland in preliminary round play in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 9, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty (67) celebrates with defenseman Andrei Markov (79) after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 5, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Florida Panthers forward Derek MacKenzie (17) and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) battle for the puck during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 29, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Detroit Red Wings forward Tomas Tatar (21) plays the puck and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) defends during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Anthony Mantha (39) shoots the puck as Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) defends in the first period at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 16, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) celebrates with his team after he scored on Buffalo Sabres goalie Robin Lehner (40) during a power play in the second period at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 8, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) shots on Montreal Canadiens goalie Ben Scrivens (40) as left wing Max Pacioretty (67) and defenseman P.K. Subban (76) and defenseman Andrei Markov (79) look on during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 8, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Ben Scrivens (40) makes a save against Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) as left wing Max Pacioretty (67) and defenseman P.K. Subban (76) and defenseman Andrei Markov (79) look on during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

March 3, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter (77) plays for the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) during the second period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

March 3, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez (27) moves the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) during the second period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

March 3, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) plays for the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban (76) and defenseman Andrei Markov (79) during the second period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

March 3, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) moves the puck against Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) during the first period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 19, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas (3) helps goalie Michal Neuvirth (30) to make a save against defenseman Andrei Markov (79) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) is congratulated for his goal in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) celebrates his goal in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty (67) celebrates his goal against Carolina Hurricanes with teammates defenseman Andrei Markov (79) and defenseman P.K. Subban (76) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 3, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Galchenyuk (27) celebrates with teammates Tomas Plekanec (14) and Andrei Markov (79) after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 3, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (15) plays the puck and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) defends during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports