A Star Is Born Ivan Demidov scores in his NHL debut!The 18-year-old shines for the Canadiens in his very first game.

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Fresh from the KHLDemidov left SKA St. Petersburg and joined Montreal just last week.

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5th Overall in 2024 DraftMontreal had big hopes—and he's delivering already.

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Habs Fans Are BuzzingHis slick moves and quick goal are lighting up social media.

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Next Canadiens Superstar?With a debut like this, expectations are sky high.

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A Star Is Born Ivan Demidov scores in his NHL debut!The 18-year-old shines for the Canadiens in his very first game.

A Star Is Born Ivan Demidov scores in his NHL debut!The 18-year-old shines for the Canadiens in his very first game.

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Only the 2nd Habs Teen to Do It First since 1984 to have a multi-point debut for Montreal under age 20.

Only the 2nd Habs Teen to Do It First since 1984 to have a multi-point debut for Montreal under age 20.

Fresh from the KHLDemidov left SKA St. Petersburg and joined Montreal just last week.

5th Overall in 2024 DraftMontreal had big hopes—and he's delivering already.

Habs Fans Are BuzzingHis slick moves and quick goal are lighting up social media.

Habs Fans Are BuzzingHis slick moves and quick goal are lighting up social media.

Next Canadiens Superstar?With a debut like this, expectations are sky high.