Another point for Demidov today with 9:14 of playing time

In his last game, Ivan Demidov scored a goal.

Roman Rotenberg decided to use him to his full potential, and the results were there.

Demidov and SKA were back in action today, and the Habs prospect was at it again.

In the first period, Demidov spent a total of 3 minutes and 19 seconds on the ice.

He did manage to get his name on the score sheet, however, by assisting on a goal by teammate Sergei Plotnikov.

Demidov’s shot was blocked by the opposition and Plotnikov pounced on the return to score SKA’s 2nd goal of the first twenty minutes :

Top #GoHabsGo prospect Ivan Demidov earns an assist on this Plotnikov goal. It’s 2-0 SKA.

His line was on the ice for both SKA goals. pic.twitter.com/uWBatGwhRg

– Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) October 17, 2024

Roman Rotenberg was clearly enjoying Demidov’s game, as the Canadiens’ prospect was used for 5 minutes and 28 seconds of the second period.

He made nine appearances in the second period alone.

But… things went south after that, as they often do lately.

Demidov was on the ice early in the third period and caused a turnover that gave CSKA a chance to score.

The result?

The forward was pinned down for the rest of the game. He played just 27 seconds in the third period:

Demidov is getting tough love. One ill-advised pass and he was benched the next shift. It is notable that the last time Instat has him making an error that led to a goal against was Nov. 23, 2023. pic.twitter.com/mliCCafTAS

– Grant McCagg (@grantmccagg) October 17, 2024

Overtime was needed to determine a winner between the two clubs, but Demidov didn’t get the chance to jump on the ice.

SKA won (5-4) thanks to an Alexander Nikishin goal.

That said, Demidov finished the game with 9:14 of playing time and an assist.

That gives him 10 points in 17 KHL games this season.

Overtime
– Nice idea.

We invited four members of the Rocket to Place Bell to present them with their annual gift. We think they liked the surprise!

We invited four Rocket members to Place Bell to present them with their annual gift. We think they enjoyed the surprise! #GoRocket pic.twitter.com/HJ6AGWPaSN

– Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) October 17, 2024

– Please note:

From Nov. 8 to 11, celebrate Shea Weber’s induction into the @HockeyHallFame in Toronto!

Festivities include a Q&A with fans, the Legends Classic and the Induction Gala.#GoHabsGo

– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) October 17, 2024

– Indeed.

We were joined by red-hot Emil Heineman ahead of tonight’s #habs matchup versus the LA Kings. https://t.co/NhQFTknVju pic.twitter.com/aE2axWdGAM

– Mitch Gallo (@MitchyGallo) October 17, 2024