View the original article to see embedded media. After beginning the 2024-25 KHL season in a slump, Demidov collected his first professional hockey goal on Sunday against Lada Togliatti before erupting for two goals and two assists in Thursday's victory.

Ivan Demidov, the No. 5 overall pick for the Montreal Canadiens in the 2024 NHL draft, had a memorable moment before scoring his first KHL goal.

What the Puck Ivan Demidov had two goals and two assists in a KHL game Thursday to lead St. Petersburg SKA to a 7-4 win over HC Sochi. The Canadiens selected Demidov with the fifth overall pick at this year’s NHL Draft.

Since the start of the KHL season, Ivan Demidov’s performances have been closely watched, as has his ice time from game to game. In fact, we’re watching to see whether the young Russian gets enough playing time,

However, Demidov is only 18 years old, making him younger than most of his KHL league mates. Some teenagers struggle to deal with grown men on the ice. However, the Canadiens' top

Montreal Canadiens top prospect Ivan Demidov is off and running with his first career KHL goal and fans are buzzing.

Much has been made about the ice time given to top prospect Ivan Demidov in the KHL. It’s understandable, as Demidov represents the Montreal Canadiens’ best hopes to develop a game-changing forward who can make a positive impact every night.