It was a performance that impressed even Weber, Markov's All-Star pairing on the blue line.
"Obviously [Andrei's] intelligence is up there with a lot of guys in the league. Plus, he has the ability to make plays with that intelligence, so he's the full package, and has been for a long time now," dished the 16-year NHL vet's main beneficiary on the night, who now leads all defensemen league-wide in power play goals with 12. "He's a great passer. Every game, it seems like he finds somebody -- whether it's to spark an odd-man rush, or he's just sliding it over for a good shot. He's a good partner to have, and I definitely enjoy getting passes from him."
But even with the glowing review, Weber might still be selling his defensive partner short.
Just ask Carey Price.
"Obviously he's best-known for his passing ability and vision, but he's got a very underrated shot as well. He can really rip it," acknowledged the Habs netminder, as Markov tested Craig Anderson three times to end the night tied second among his teammates in that category.