Peter Budaj (/buːˈdaɪ/ boo-DY; born 18 September 1982) is a Slovak former professional ice hockey goaltender. He had previously played in the National Hockey League for the Colorado Avalanche, by whom he was drafted, the Montreal Canadiens, the Los Angeles Kings and the Tampa Bay Lightning.\n', '

He was known for having the popular character Ned Flanders from The Simpsons painted on his mask.\n', '

Budaj was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2001 draft as the first pick for the Avalanche and 63rd overall. He wore number 31 for the Avalanche after playing for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Toronto St. Michael\'s Majors of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).\n', '

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