A 6th straight game with at least one point for Demidov (thanks to a magical pass)

Ivan Demidov has been on fire lately.

Prior to today’s game, he had picked up at least one point in his last five outings, and the Habs prospect is clearly still hungry.

He was on the score sheet again today.

The first period was quieter, but Demidov came into his own in the second.

He found himself on a breakaway, beat the goalie with a beautiful feint… But the puck wouldn’t cooperate.

The disc hit both posts:

Excellent chance for #gohabsgo Ivan Demidov, and it looks like a double post to keep it out. pic.twitter.com/FmILFkblVo

– Matt Drake (@DrakeMT) October 28, 2024

After the second period, the score was tied (1-1).

But it was really in the final twenty minutes that things started to happen.

SKA scored four times and Demidov was an accomplice on a goal scored by good old Evgeny Kuznetsov.

Demidov’s pass was masterful, by the way.

He found Kuznetsov and served him a pass without even looking at him, which made for a superb sequence :

Top #GoHabsGo prospect Ivan Demidov sets up Kuznetsov perfectly to register a sweet assist. pic.twitter.com/Z7O7LIVDZ4

– Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) October 28, 2024

SKA St. Petersburg finally won their match 6-3 against Sibir Novosibirsk.

Once again, the Canadiens’ prospect was used to his full potential: he spent a total of 16:26 on the ice.

It’s also worth noting that, with today’s win, SKA now have a seven-game winning streak.

Everything’s going like clockwork… Especially now that Demidov’s not playing anymore. It’s hard to believe that this is just a coincidence!

Extension

Earlier today, we learned thatIvan Demidov was named KHL Player of the Week.

With a point in today’s game, Demidov now has five goals and 12 assists in 21 games this season.

Good for him!