Today, the SKA played their last game of the regular season. On this occasion, Ivan Demidov was back in the team’s top-6… and this, after being left out in the last game.
However, before today’s game, Demidov had not scored a single point in his last four games. And clearly, he wanted to put an end to this drought… but despite some great plays, he didn’t succeed.
Habs Prospect Ivan Demidov,,, another great move… #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/gQxQsw7gm7
— HABS NATION (@CoachFrenchy10X) March 22, 2025
Habs prospect Ivan Demidov had another great scoring opportunity in the third period as SKA battles to tie the game. With just seven minutes remaining, they trail 2-1, pushing for an equalizer. #HabsProspect #IvanDemidov #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/0wYIwNTu0K
— HABS NATION (@CoachFrenchy10X) March 22, 2025
In a game that wasn’t bad for Demidov (who spent 14:23 on the ice), the young forward was still left off the score sheet. And by doing so, he ended his regular season with five consecutive games without a point.
Let’s recall that the young player hasn’t scored a goal since January 28. He even got a shootout chance that he couldn’t capitalize on.
Habs Prospect Ivan Demidov – Game Recap
Ivan Demidov saw limited ice time once again, playing just 3:07 over five shifts in the third period. Despite that, SKA managed to tie the game 2-2, forcing overtime.
In the extra frame, Demidov was given 1:53 of ice time on a single… pic.twitter.com/NYFG9DLN79
— HABS NATION (@CoachFrenchy10X) March 22, 2025
The SKA still won 3-2 against Torpedo (Bogdan Konyushkov’s team)… and now, the team’s attention turns to the playoffs. And it’s worth wondering if Demidov, the team’s top scorer, will get a chance to participate.
We know that Roman Rotenberg stated that Demidov needs to practice more to play more physical hockey (it’s up to you to believe it or not), and the forward’s recent drought could give the coach another reason to leave Demidov out.
Let’s also recall that if the SKA is eliminated quickly, Rotenberg has not ruled out the possibility of sending Demidov to finish the season in junior hockey in Russia. No, he won’t join the Canadiens to finish the campaign.
In a lot of news
– Lane Hutson is looking forward to facing Cale Makar tonight.
Reporter: “Is there extra motivation tonight facing a guy like Cale Makar?”
Lane Hutson: “In the (playoff) race that we’re in, you don’t need any extra motivation but it definitely helps. He’s been such a dominant player for so long, a guy that I definitely look up to. I want to… pic.twitter.com/bY6VVgvUr7
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) March 22, 2025
– Jared Bednar praises Martin St-Louis.
#GoAvsGo Jared Bednar on #Habs Martin St-Louis as a #NHL head coach: «he’s a lifetime hockey guy and has a way with the players and a wealth of knowledge… he’s done a fantastic job here; this team is growing, maturing and playing some really good hockey right now…”
— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) March 22, 2025
– Kiefer Sherwood sets a new record for most hits in a single season. And there are still 12 games left in the Canucks’ season.
Kiefer Sherwood sets an NHL record with his 384th hit of the season. Jeremy Lauzon set the previous high last year
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 22, 2025
– Quinn Hughes, a special talent.
Every defenseman who hit 400+ points in as many or fewer games as Quinn Hughes:
— Bobby Orr
— Brian Leetch
— Denis Potvin
— Ray Bourque
— Cale Makar
— Paul Coffey
— Gary SuterOne of the greatest of all-time, in his prime. pic.twitter.com/R48ujPVNY3
— Big Head Hockey (@BigHeadHcky) March 22, 2025
– Good reading.
Dans le malheur, une leçon à retenir
Un texte de @NicLandryRDS https://t.co/hyK1qPdoAj
— RDS (@RDSca) March 22, 2025
