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| NUMBER: | 21 |
| HEIGHT: | 5' 7" |
| WEIGHT: | 174 |
| SHOOTS: | Right |
| BIRTHDATE: | 18/01/1979 |
| AGE: | 34 |
| BIRTHPLACE: | Rochester, NY, USA |
| DRAFTED: | NJD: 1998-82 overall |
| What is "G"? Habs sign Brian Gionta to a 5-year deal |
| 2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS Recorded 3 points (1-2-3) and maintained a +1 differential, on October 15 against Colorado. Registered his 200th assist in the NHL and 100th point with the Canadiens on November 5 against the New York Rangers. Posted 2 points (1-1-2) with a +2 differential and 5 shots on goal on November 10 at Phoenix. Scored 2 goals on 5 shots on goal, with a +2 differential on November 19 against the New York Rangers. Scored the decisive goal on the shootout and had 5 shots on goal on November 23 at Carolina. Returned to action on January 7 against Tampa Bay after missing 11 games due to a lower body injury suffered on December 8 against Vancouver. Suffered a season-ending injury to the biceps on January 10 at St. Louis. 2010-11 HIGHLIGHTS Recorded 9 shots on goal, a team-high this season, on January 2 against Atlanta. Scored his 200th NHL career goal on February 9 at Boston. Led the team in February in goals (6) and shots (46, tied with T. Plekanec). Played his 600th career NHL game in March 5 at Tampa Bay. Had 2 assists (including his 400th NHL career point) and a +2 differential on April 2 at New Jersey. Led the team with 29 goals, 2 shorthanded goals, 6 winning-goals (tied with A. Kostitsyn) and 298 shots on goal. Only player on the team to take part in all 82 games. |