In his NHL debut, 19-year-old Ivan Demidov scored for the Montreal Canadiens, but the team lost 4-3 to the Chicago Blackhawks, marking their third consecutive defeat. Demidov, the No. 5 pick in the previous draft, contributed a goal and an assist, becoming only the third teenager in Canadiens history to score in his opener. Despite the loss, Demidov received a warm ovation from fans, reflecting the excitement surrounding his arrival after leading his Russian club in scoring before joining the NHL.
