Canadiens Rally to Beat Mammoth Despite Demidov's Limited Ice Time

In a thrilling match on Wednesday in Utah, the Canadiens triumphed over the Mammoth with a score of 4-3, thanks to goals from Nick Suzuki and Ivan Demidov early in the third period. After leading 2-0 at the end of the first, Montreal experienced a rough second period, allowing the Mammoth to capitalize on defensive errors, particularly from Alex Carrier, who contributed to all three goals conceded. However, the Canadiens regained their composure just in time to secure their second consecutive victory. Adam Engstrom impressed in his NHL debut, although Carrier struggled. The standout, Demidov, once again made a crucial impact but raised eyebrows with his limited ice time of just 12 minutes and 52 seconds. Despite being a key player with 18 points, many have noted that he deserves more playtime, especially when compared to teammates who typically play longer minutes. As he continues to perform at a high level, questions about Demidov's usage in the lineup are becoming more pronounced.