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Habs Daily: Demidov Update, Salary Cap Options, Suzuki, Xhekaj, Fowler, Kucherov, Taxes, Pugachyov

Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, including an update on Ivan Demidov's injury recovery, Suzuki's immediate impact, and more.

By Marc Dumont · Sportsnaut

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Ivan Demidov faces an extended injury recovery period and remains several weeks away from returning to play.
Nick Suzuki recorded three points in his return to action against the Utah Mammoth on Thursday.
Cole Caufield scored the overtime game-winning goal for the Montreal Canadiens against the Utah Mammoth.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Agent Dan Milstein reported that Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov is facing an extended recovery timeline and remains a few weeks away from being cleared. Meanwhile, captain Nick Suzuki returned to the lineup on Thursday, recording three points in an overtime victory against the Utah Mammoth, with Cole Caufield scoring the game-winning goal.

Defenseman Arber Xhekaj and forward Kirby Dach also contributed with goals against Utah. In prospect news, first-round pick Gleb Pugachyov scored his second goal of the season in Russia's MHL, while upcoming roster decisions loom as injured players make their returns.

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Habs Daily: Demidov Update, Salary Cap Options, Suzuki, Xhekaj, Fowler, Kucherov, Taxes, Pugachyov

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