Demidov's 3 Points Lead Habs to 4-3 Win Over Vancouver Canucks
Rookie sensation Ivan Demidov had a goal and two helpers, leading the visiting Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Other goals for Montreal were scored by Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Mike Matheson, with goalie Jakub Dobeš making 28 saves to pick up the win. Vancouver's goals were scored by Elias Pettersson, Jake DeBrusk, and Conor Garland.
- Pettersson opened the scoring in the first period with his second goal of the season.
- Captain Quinn Hughes and Pettersson each had two assists.
- Kevin Lankinen stopped 20 of 24 shots and took the loss.
Demidov's performance was key to the Canadiens' win.
The Canadiens will host Edmonton on Sunday night. Author's summary: Demidov leads Habs to win.