In what was the biggest game of the season so far for the Montreal Canadiens, they took on the Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre with a chance to take a true stranglehold on the final wild card spot in the east.

Montreal Canadiens news and notes ICYMI: Ivan Demidov signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Canadiens.

First period The crowd understands how big this game is for their tired team, and get into a “Go Habs Go!” chant immediately.

Game 78: Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Predators region: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit X Streaming: , , It would be easy for everyone on the team to get excited about today’s signing.

Following the surprise news earlier today that Ivan Demidov and SKA Saint Petersburg had mutually decided to terminate his contract, the Montreal Canadiens did what we were all hoping they would.

Taking everyone by surprise today, SKA Saint Petersburg have announced that they and 2024 fifth-overall pick Ivan Demidov have agreed to terminate his contract.

The to a three-year entry-level contract, the team announced on Tuesday.