In his first full NHL season, rookie Ivan Demidov emerged as a dynamic offensive force for the Montreal Canadiens, leading all rookies in points. Consistently delivering in key moments, he quickly established himself as one of the league’s most exciting young talents. One standout example came against the Seattle Kraken. With under three minutes remaining in the third period and Montreal trailing by one, Demidov executed a quick give-and-go before receiving the puck back in the slot, deking the goaltender and finishing for a thrilling game-tying goal.