Facing Alex Ovechkin: Patrik Laine 'could not care less'

And for many people, this is a series that will be particularly interesting to watch. Whether it’s for the memories of 2010 or the Demidov-Ovechkin duel, there are storylines in this series.

Moreover, Demidov was asked about this by the media, and he claimed he has always been a bigger fan of Evgeni Malkin than Ovechkin. I wonder if he would have given the same answer if the Habs had faced the Penguins, hehe.

However, Demidov did admit that it was special for him to face Ovechkin… but not everyone in the Habs’ locker room thinks the same way.

Patrik Laine, for example, doesn’t seem to be particularly excited about facing the best scorer in NHL history:

It doesn’t change anything. I couldn’t care less. – Patrik Laine

That’s clear enough.

We know Laine is not afraid to speak his mind to the media. He did it earlier this year when he returned to Columbus, and the Blue Jackets didn’t take it well.

It’s not the first time recently that Laine hasn’t been impressed by a Russian: when Demidov was on his way to Montreal, Laine didn’t seem particularly excited about the arrival of the kid.

At least Demidov likes playing with Laine since he arrived. And if the Habs want to surprise the Capitals, they will need the chemistry to work between two of their best offensive elements.

In Overtime

– Speaking of Laine.

– Ivan Demidov quickly made friends in the locker room.

– Oliver Bjorkstrand will miss the series against the Panthers.

– Ouch.