Last night at the Bell Centre, something truly extraordinary unfolded—a moment that instantly captured the attention of everyone in the arena, from the roaring crowd to the stunned players watching from the stands.

Ivan Demidov, the Montreal Canadiens’ young forward, delivered a jaw-dropping performance that left fans and teammates alike questioning what they had just witnessed. It wasn’t just the number of goals or points he racked up; it was the sheer brilliance and unpredictability he brought to every shift, making each second on the ice a must-watch event.

But what happened after Demidov’s spectacular goal was just as captivating. Lane Hutson and Arber Xhekaj, two of the Canadiens’ most promising young stars, were caught on camera reacting in a way that has since gone viral. Their genuine disbelief and awe perfectly summed up what everyone was feeling—a mixture of shock, admiration, and excitement for what could be a game-changing addition to the team.

What exactly did Hutson and Xhekaj do? How did their reactions reflect the impact of Demidov’s talent? The details are even more intriguing than you might expect, and the full story promises to reveal the magic behind one unforgettable night in Montreal.

Lane Hutson and Arber Xhekaj

Photo credit: RDS screenshot

The young Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov put on a show for the fans last night.

The spectators at the Bell Centre simply couldn’t believe it, and that included several of Demidov’s teammates with the Habs (who were also in the stands to watch the rookie game).

Yes, Demidov was far too good for this rookie game.

See his goal:

Literally every time he was on the ice, something special and unique happened.. And every time he was on the ice, the Canadiens had a great chance to score.

His vision of the game is simply incredible.

Lane Hutson and Arber Xhekaj can’t believe it after Ivan Demidov’s goal

Let’s just say Hutson and Xhekaj were absolutely stunned by the incredible talent of their new young teammate, and their reaction after number 93’s goal said it all.

It’s really beautiful to see!

In the video above, we see less of the Sheriff’s reaction, but he had quite a big one as well!

It’s not too complicated.. The Montreal Canadiens’ rookies scored three (3) goals against the Winnipeg Jets’ rookies.. And Ivan Demidov collected three points!

Watching Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson create magic together this season is going to be.. really exciting!