Demidov Breaks Through With First NHL Playoff Goal

Demidov finally gets his first postseason marker, and that kind of moment usually says as much about a player’s nerves as his talent. In the playoffs, every puck feels heavier and every shift gets judged like it’s being graded by 10 scouts and a GM in the press box. For a young player, scoring in this setting is often the first real sign that the stage is starting to feel smaller, and that is where the pressure gets interesting.