Ivan Demidov shined with a goal and two assists as the Montreal Canadiens pulled off a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. The Canadiens (7-3-0) found themselves trailing 2-0 in the second period until captain Nick Suzuki kickstarted an impressive rally with a crucial power-play goal, extending his nine-game point streak.
Juraj Slafkovsky and Mike Matheson also contributed goals in the third period, with Demidov securing another score. Alexandre Carrier chipped in with two assists, while goalie Jakub Dobes made 28 saves to seal the win. On the other side, Elias Pettersson and Conor Garland stood out for the Canucks (4-5-0), with Jake DeBrusk also finding the back of the net.
In a significant moment, Slafkovsky tied the game at 2-2 early in the third period with a precise wrist shot. Garland reached a milestone by notching his 300th NHL point with a goal later in the period. The Canadiens showcased depth in their offense, with multiple players contributing on the scoresheet.
The Canucks initially took a 2-0 lead before Montreal’s comeback, fueled by penalties that shifted the momentum in favor of the Canadiens. With Patrik Laine sidelined due to injury, Montreal will be looking to maintain their offensive prowess in upcoming games.
Next up, the Canadiens will face the Kraken in Seattle, while the Canucks will host the Edmonton Oilers.
