Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov suffered a fractured ankle during the team's preseason games, according to a report from Yahoo Sports. The injury occurred in the lead-up to the 2026-27 NHL season.
Demidov's agent provided an update on the injury on Thursday, November 5, 2026, though specific details regarding the severity and expected recovery timeline were not immediately disclosed. The Canadiens have not yet released an official statement on the prospect's status.



