Andrei Markov is a retired Russian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 16 seasons. He was born on December 20, 1978, in Voskresensk, Russia. Markov began his professional career in Russia with the Moscow Dynamo in 1995. He played for the team for four seasons before being drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the sixth round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
Markov made his NHL debut with the Canadiens in the 2000-01 season and quickly established himself as one of the team's top defensemen. He was known for his strong skating ability, offensive skills, and solid defensive play. Markov was also a key contributor on the power play, where he often quarterbacked the team's top unit.
Over the course of his career, Markov played in 990 NHL games, all but 16 of which were with the Canadiens. He scored 119 goals and added 453 assists for a total of 572 points. Markov was a two-time NHL All-Star and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2001.
Markov's career was not without its challenges, however. He suffered a number of injuries throughout his career, including several knee injuries that required surgery. Despite these setbacks, Markov remained a key player for the Canadiens and was often relied upon to play big minutes in important situations.
In addition to his NHL career, Markov also represented Russia in international competition. He played in the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics, as well as several World Championships and World Cup of Hockey tournaments.
Markov announced his retirement from professional hockey in April 2020. He will be remembered as one of the best defensemen in Canadiens history and as a skilled and reliable player who always gave his best effort on the ice.
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