Demidov, Mercer and Hughes Tilt a Wild Second Period Before Montreal Prevails in Shootout · Apr. 4, 2026
Three second-period moments swung the game: Demidov converted on the power play off a Caufield slide pass — his fifth PPG of the season and most by a Canadiens rookie since Caufield scored five in 2021-22 — to make it 0-2. Mercer then found a tight gap to roof one past Dobes for 1-3. Hughes answered shorthanded, finishing a 2-on-1 with Bratt from the slot to make it 2-3 and set up a frantic finale that ultimately went to a shootout, where Montreal prevailed for their eighth straight win.
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Source: NHL