
Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov focused on winning ahead of matchup with Alex Ovechkin
BROSSARD — Ivan Demidov is excited to face off against Alex Ovechkin — but more importantly, he wants to win.
The 19-year-old Russian is focused on helping the Montreal Canadiens upset the top-seeded Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL playoffs.
“Yeah, a little bit,” Demidov said when asked if facing the Capitals captain — and Russian legend — added significance to the series, beginning Monday in Washington. “But now I just want to help my team win.
“The Habs are a good team, and I just want to help. I want to bring energy.”