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We witnessed some great moments and strong statements after the Montreal Canadiens\u2019 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.<\/p>\n

Martin St-Louis\u2019 message spoke volumes.<\/p>\n

Jakub Dobes. Ivan Demidov. Juraj Slafkovsky.<\/p>\n

Those are the three names St-Louis chose to highlight after Game 1.<\/p>\n

First, the goaltender. St-Louis emphasized Dobes\u2019 strong performance in net, as he was making his first career NHL playoff start.<\/p>\n

Yes, he played last year after Samuel Montembeault\u2019s injury against the Capitals, but the context was completely different.<\/p>\n

The head coach praised the outstanding performance of the 20-year-old, who finished the season as the NHL\u2019s top rookie scorer.<\/p>\n

And of course, Slafkovsky.<\/p>\n

A playoff hat trick for the 22-year-old Slovak.<\/p>\n

Canadiens youth core takes center stage as St-Louis highlights fearless playoff impact<\/p>\n

These are three key young players St-Louis chose to spotlight after the win.<\/p>\n

The message is clear: the Montreal Canadiens\u2019 youth is fearless and ready to take control in the 2026 playoffs.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s really something to see.<\/p>\n

To watch the full Montreal Canadiens press conferences following this win live from Tampa Bay, it\u2019s right here:<\/p>\n

Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n

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Martin St-Louis spotlights 3 Canadiens led by Juraj Slafkovsky after Game 1 win in Tampa Bay<\/p>\n

Aside from Slafkovsky, who was the best player for the Canadiens on Sunday night, in your opinion?<\/p>\n

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