Ivan Demidov, Jake Evans and Joshua Roy Shine in Spectacular LSHL Semifinal in Montreal

Fans gathered at the sports complex were treated to a true offensive feast, as Jake Evans and Ivan Demidov took control during an intense and spectacular semifinal.

From the very first minutes of play, Evans established himself as the engine of his team. Agile on his skates, precise in his passes, and sharp in front of the net, the NHL veteran constantly kept the opposing defense on its heels.

His bursts of speed and game-reading ability opened the door to multiple scoring chances, setting the tone for a game that quickly heated up.

But it was Ivan Demidov, the young Russian phenom newly arrived in North America, who stole the spotlight with a highlight-worthy sequence.

In the second period, he showcased the full extent of his talent and vision: a controlled zone entry, a hook to evade his defender, and then a perfectly angled pass that found Joshua Roy's stick.

Roy had only to finish into an almost open net, earning loud applause from the fans.

This play perfectly illustrates the budding chemistry between Demidov and his teammates. Although he is still in an adaptation period, the young winger already displays a confidence and creativity that excite Montreal Canadiens fans, eager to see him in action during regular-season play.

With the combined performance of Evans and Demidov, their team took a serious step toward victory, putting pressure on the opponent ahead of the final. The two players seem to thrive in the freer, more offensive LSHL format, allowing them to showcase their full technical repertoire.

If this semifinal is any preview of what awaits fans for the tournament's last game, there is no doubt that the Living Sisu Hockey League grand final in Montreal will be an event not to miss.