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Lane Hutson, Ivan Demidov are the centre of Canadiens’ present and future success
- Demidov scored his first career playoff goal and later added a power-play tally to seal the Canadiens' win.
- Hutson created the tying goal by driving down off an offensive-zone faceoff and setting up Josh Anderson at 8:01 of the second period.
- Coach Martin St. Louis credited their preparation and daily touches as keys to their confidence and performance.
- Slafkovský contributed three assists and, along with Demidov and Hutson, forms a young trio driving Montreal’s postseason push.
- Hutson and Demidov are described as similar players with elite edge work and offensive instincts, forming a rare duo for the Canadiens.
- Hutson and Demidov, both 22 or younger, are highlighted as the Canadiens’ present and future core alongside Slafkovský.
- The game was pivotal with the series tied 2-2, aiming to close the series at home on the following Saturday.
- Juraj Slafkovský added three assists and provided a key pass that set up Demidov's first goal.
- Coach St. Louis says the players' daily practice and discipline distinguish confident players beyond a single game.
- The Canadiens' young trio is framed as the backbone of the team’s playoff run and long-term plan.
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