Halák went on to be named the Canadiens ' Molson Cup Player of the Year for the season and was designated the starter heading into their first-round playoff match-up against the President 's Trophy-winning Washington Capitals .
Halák was named as the Canadiens ' Molson Cup Player of the Year for the 2009 -- 10 season and he was also named as the starter heading into the first-round playoff match-up against the President 's Trophy-winning Washington Capitals .