Canadiens 2, Islanders 0

Before this season, Cristobal Huet might have been the only person to believe he could lead the Montreal Canadiens into the playoffs.

His coach certainly didn't think so.

"No idea," said Bob Gainey, who also serves as general manager.

Huet made 36 saves for his sixth shutout to lead the Canadiens to a 2-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. He has recorded all of his shutouts since wresting the starting job away from Jose Theodore on Feb. 2.

• Canadiens 2, Islanders 0