Ovechkin Scores OT Winner in Capitals’ 3-2 Victory Over Canadiens in Game 1

Alex Ovechkin scored the overtime game-winning goal in a 3-2 win for the Washington Capitals over the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena on Monday night. In a physical Game…

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Blackhawks Play Spoiler in Debut of Canadiens’ Demidov

The Chicago Blackhawks outlasted the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout, in the debut of Habs forward Ivan Demidov, who scored two points.

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens rookie Demidov ‘feeling the love’ from Montreal fans

Montreal Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov reflects on his successful NHL debut, including the cheers and the ovations he got from the crowd.

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Lane Hutson passes Chris Chelios for most points by Canadiens rookie defenseman

Montreal Canadiens rookie defenseman Lane Hutson has recorded 65 points in 81 games this season.

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Demidov dazzles but Canadiens unable to clinch playoffs after loss to Blackhawks

Ivan Demidov electrified the crowd with a goal and an assist in his highly anticipated NHL debut, but the Montreal Canadiens missed a third opportunity to clinch a playoff spot with a 4-3 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Top Six Minutes: Montreal fails to clinch with shootout loss

• The Ivan Demidov era begins.

• Brendan Gallagher drives right through the slot, gets within six feet of the net … and shoots it too high. Please not this again.
• A cheer erupts as Demidov ste

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Is all the hype over Habs recruit Ivan Demidov overkill?

Social media was flooded after the 19-year-old Russian signed with the Montreal Canadiens – and fans were excited. Sportscasters say the hype makes sense, but others say fans may need to manage their expectations.

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Canadiens’ Demidov sets up goal with shifty move to pick up first NHL point

Watch as Montreal Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov sets up an Alex Newhook goal with a shifty move and nice pass to pick up his first career point in his NHL debut.

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Demidov takes rookie lap to warm reception from Canadiens fans

Watch as Ivan Demidov takes the ice for his debut game with the Montreal Canadiens, getting a warm reception from the Habs faithful as he takes his traditional rookie lap.

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NHL Live Tracker: Canadiens vs. Blackhawks

The much-anticipated NHL debut of top prospect Ivan Demidov takes place on Monday as the Montreal Canadiens host the Chicago Blackhawks. Follow all the action and keep up with every play with the live tracker.

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Canadiens vs. Blackhawks: Game thread, rosters, lines, and how to watch

Game 81: Montreal Canadiens vs. Chicago Blackhawks Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT
In the Canadiens region: RDS (French)
In the Blackhawks region: CHSN
Streaming: Prime Video (Canada), ESPN+ (USA) After a few month of hoping the

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‘He’s not a saviour’: Canadiens’ St. Louis on adding Demidov

Montreal Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis says he thinks clinching the playoffs by doing it ‘themselves’ will make it that much better of a feeling. He adds Demidov is not a saviour, but that he’s a good player joining a good team.

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Projected Lineups for the Blackhawks vs Canadiens – 4/14/25

The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLACKHAWKS (23-46-11) at CANADIENS (39-31-10) 7 p.m.â

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