The Canadiens' Russian rookie sensation Ivan Demidov was asked today if Alexander Ovechkin was one of his idols growing up, ahead of a first-round matchup with the Capitals.
"Probably in the childhood," he said. "But I loved (Evgeni) Malkin much better than Ovi, you know what I mean?"
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10:04 pm - 04.19.2025DowntownThe Canadiens' Russian rookie sensation Ivan Demidov was asked today if Alexander Ovechkin was one of his idols growing up, ahead of a first-round matchup with the Capitals.
"Probably in the childhood," he said. "But I loved (Evgeni) Malkin much better than Ovi, you know what I mean?"
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