Ivan Demidov made quite the first impression in his anticipated NHL debut. The 19-year-old Russian forward had a goal and an assist in the first period of Montreal’s 4-3 shootout loss against Chicago.

Demidov was the No. 5 pick in last year's NHL draft. He led his Russian club, SKA Saint Petersburg, in scoring with 49 points ...

Demidov's debut was more impactful than the Canadiens could have hoped, and should they reach the playoffs, he will make a difference.

It’s been said numerous times, but Ivan Demidov is arguably the most purely talented teenager to join the Montreal Canadiens in over five decades. His NHL debut lived up to the hype in almost ...

In the Canadiens' 4-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night, Montreal's Ivan Demidov, a 19-year-old Russian forward ...

the Canadiens advance to the postseason. MONTREAL — Ivan Demidov made quite the first impression in his anticipated NHL debut on Monday night. The 19-year-old Russian forward had a goal and an ...

The Montreal Canadiens got a pretty special talent in Ivan Demidov. Without being hyperbolic in any way, Demidov might be the best teenage talent the Canadiens are bringing into the fold since ...

Montreal Canadiens rookie forward Ivan Demidov made his long-awaited NHL debut Monday after signing with the Habs last week.

Canadiens' Ivan Demidov did not waste much time before scoring his first goal in the NHL during Monday night's game against the Blackhawks.

Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov celebrates his first NHL goal with teammate Joel Armia during at the Bell Centre in Montreal on April 14, 2025. Pierre Obendrauf Montreal Gazette Not Demidov. He will be ...

FILE - Ivan Demidov, center, poses, after being selected by the Montreal Canadiens during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 28, 2024, in Las Vegas. The announcement was made by ...