| Nov. 4, 2025 |
Demidov had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Flyers on Tuesday. - Demidov's goal came on the power play in the second period, scoring on a wrist shot that went between Dan Vladar's pads from the right dot. The winger has three points (two goals) in his last two games and six points (three and three) in his last four contests. Overall, Demidov is among the league's best rookies, and he has delivered 12 points, including eight assists) in 13 games. |
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| Nov. 2, 2025 |
Demidov scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Senators. - The Canadiens couldn't hold onto their 2-0 lead from the first period, but Demidov helped save the day. He scored with 2:23 left in regulation to force overtime, where Alex Newhook capitalized on a turnover for the game-winner. Demidov has four points over his last three games and has shown impressive consistency for a 19-year-old rookie, as he's yet to be held off the scoresheet in consecutive games. Through 12 outings, he has three goals, seven assists, 14 shots on net and a plus-4 rating while filling a middle-six role. |
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| Oct. 25, 2025 |
Demidov scored a goal and added two power-play assists in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks. - The goal was just the second of the year for Demidov. The 19-year-old has yet to go multiple games in a row without a point, and this was his second multi-point effort of the campaign. He's at nine points (nine shots on net), six PIM and a plus-3 rating through 10 contests. Demidov and Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer are emerging as the early favorites for the Calder Trophy this year. With Demidov rising to the top power-play unit Saturday, his offense should remain steady as long as he can hold that role. |
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| Oct. 15, 2025 |
Demidov scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Kraken. - Both points came on impressive plays from the 19-year-old. Demidov set up the game's opening goal with a slick cross-ice pass to Alex Newhook early in the first period, then sent the game to OT late in the third by out-waiting Joey Daccord and flipping a backhand shot over the netminder after he went down. Demidov has a goal and three points in four games to begin his first full NHL campaign, as the fifth overall pick in the 2024 Draft looks to live up to his preseason hype. |
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| Oct. 8, 2025 |
Demidov (wrist) took line rushes on the third line, indicating he'll be available to play Wednesday's season opener versus the Maple Leafs, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports. - Demidov missed some time late in the preseason after taking a slash across the wrist. He appears to be no worse for wear and will look to begin 2025-26 on a positive note as a potential Calder Trophy contender. Demidov is also expected to be part of the power-play mix, though he may start the season on the second unit. |
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| Oct. 4, 2025 |
Demidov (wrist) won't play in Saturday's preseason finale against Ottawa, per Patrick Friolet of RDS. - Demidov participated in Saturday's morning skate, and he is trending in the right direction to be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Toronto. Alex Newhook and Oliver Kapanen won't play in Saturday's exhibition game, either, and they are projected to be Demidov's linemates going into the 2025-26 campaign. |
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| Sept. 30, 2025 |
Demidov exited Tuesday's preseason game versus the Senators after taking a slash to the wrist, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports. - Demidov's status had not been determined after the game. At this point, the Canadiens are unlikely to risk the 19-year-old's health in Saturday's preseason finale versus the Senators after Tuesday's game got out of hand. Demidov's status should be updated prior to Opening Night on Oct. 8 versus the Maple Leafs. |
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| April 27, 2025 |
Demidov notched two power-play assists and went minus-2 in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals in Game 4. - Demidov had a hand in goals by Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield during the second period. The 19-year-old Demidov had two points in his debut versus the Blackhawks on April 14, but these helpers Sunday were his first playoff points. During the postseason, the winger has added two shots on net, seven hits and a minus-4 rating over four appearances while filling a middle-six role with power-play time. |
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| April 15, 2025 |
Demidov produced a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to Chicago. - Making his NHL debut, the fifth overall pick in the 2024 Draft wasted no time making an impact for the Canadiens, setting up Alex Newhook for the game's opening tally six minutes into the first period before scoring his first career goal later in the opening frame. The 19-year-old had an impressive 19 goals and 49 points in 65 games for SKA St. Petersburg in the KHL this season before coming to North America, and Demidov figures to have a significant role in the playoffs for Montreal -- assuming the Habs don't let a wild-card spot slip through their fingers in the final days of the regular season. |
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| April 14, 2025 |
Demidov (not injury related) will be in the lineup against the Blackhawks on Monday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports - Demidov, who was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, will make his highly anticipated debut for the Habs. Prior to joining the Habs, the 19-year-old winger put together a fantastic campaign with SKA St. Petersburg, racking up 19 goals and 30 assists in 65 regular-season games. If he can bring that scoring touch to the NHL, Demidov could bolster the Habs' postseason chances. |
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