Ivan Demidov says Andrei Markov's tribute motivated him and his postgame reaction made that clear
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Wednesday evening, during the matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets, was a very special night for young Ivan Demidov.
Not only did he probably have the best game of his NHL career, not only did he do it in front of his compatriot Andrei Markov, but he also logged the highest ice time of his career.
In the post-game press conference after the matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, a game in which he recorded a point (a superb assist), young Demidov expressed a wonderful wish.
After what he saw Wednesday night with the superb tribute to Andrei Markov, Ivan Demidov wants to experience such a moment one day
We love it.
The young Montreal Canadiens forward also hopes to become a player worthy of such a tribute (one day).
Ivan Demidov tonight on watching Andrei Markov's standing ovation by Habs fans at the Bell Centre:
"It motivates me to play as hard as I can. Hopefully I'm gonna have the same as him (one day)."
- Via HabsOnReddit
"It motivates me to play as hard as I can. Hopefully I'm gonna have the same as him (one day)."
- Via HabsOnReddit
It is quite an objective, but he is certainly capable of it! In any case, with the game he played against the Winnipeg Jets, I have absolutely no trouble believing him when he says that seeing that scene (the tribute to Andrei Markov) motivated him.
Martin St-Louis rewarded him with strong ice time, and it paid off for the Montreal Canadiens with a solid shootout victory.
Next matchup for Ivan Demidov and his teammates: this Saturday, against the Maple Leafs live from Toronto.
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