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Watch Montreal Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov score his first NHL goal in his debut game, capitalizing on a loose puck and scoring with a backhand shot against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Arvid Soderblom.

It`s difficult to imagine a better start to an NHL career than what Ivan Demidov just accomplished.

The Montreal Canadiens winger scored a goal and added an assist in his first period of play on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks, giving his team an early 2-0 lead.

Both plays highlighted the skill that has Canadiens fans so excited about the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Demidov`s first career point, an assist, came from a skillful move to enter the Blackhawks` zone at the blue line.

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Canadiens rookie Demidov `feeling the love` from Montreal fans. Montreal Canadiens` Ivan Demidov reflects on his successful NHL debut, including the cheers he got from the crowd.

Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov Scores First NHL Goal in Debut Game