Habs Daily: Demidov’s Impact, Gallagher’s Resurgence, Gretzky

Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, highlights, and stories you may have missed on Tuesday.

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Top prospect Ivan Demidov has done quite well this season, despite limited usage by his KHL team, SKA Saint-Petersburg. He’s leading the league in points per 60, and currently stands at six goals and 13 assists in 24 games, most of which featured Demidov on the third or fourth line.

Ivan Demidov is the highest ranked young forward in a recent article by the KHL.

“Demidov continues to dominate nearly every shift…”

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— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) November 5, 2024

Martin St-Louis opted to run the new lines he had put in place on Monday at practice, which meant Kirby Dach played on the top line versus the Calgary Flames, while Jake Evans served as the team’s second-line centre. Both Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble played, while Justin Barron watched from the press box. [Canadiens Preview & Lines: Evans Promotion, Xhekaj And Struble]

Brendan Gallagher almost led the Canadiens to a win, but his second goal of the game was disallowed due to Josh Anderson being offside. Matthew Coronato, Sean Farrell’s former teammate at Harvard, scored a goal in the dying minutes of the game, as well as the first shift of overtime to secure the win for the Flames. [Canadiens Instant Recap: Brendan Gallagher Resurgence]

Here’s a throwback to the time when the Montreal Canadiens honoured Wayne Gretzky for setting the goal record in the NHL. They brought out the Rocket to mark the occasion and present Gretzky with a gift.

Montreal has an amazing history & they celebrate it so damn well. They also celebrate the history of the game. In 1982 when Gretzky set the goal record, he was in Montreal a week later & the Habs brought out the Rocket to present him with a gift. Class. pic.twitter.com/NBEaPh5ud6

— The Hockey Samurai 侍 (@hockey_samurai) November 5, 2024

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Jeremy Swayman got the start in goal for Boston and made 23 saves on 26 shots while the Bruins were held off the scoreboard for the third time this season in their loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. [Boston Bruins]

It’s not so much that he was hit than it was how he was hit that’s leaving Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Motte in a sour mood. [Detroit Red Wings]

At the age of 30, Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Rasmus Ristolainen is not going to be a part of the organization’s long-term plans on the ice. Because of Ristolainen’s hot start, the Flyers reportedly value the 6-foot-4 Finn highly. [Philadelphia Flyers]