Montreal Canadiens' Alexei Emelin, left, is checked by St. Louis Blues' Ryan Reaves during second period NHL hockey action, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul ... more 

Montreal Canadiens' Alexei Emelin, left, is checked by St. Louis Blues' Ryan Reaves during second period NHL hockey action, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson) less