Demidov (foot) will be in the lineup versus the Maple Leafs on Tuesday, J-F Chaumont of LNH.com reports.
Demidov battled a foot issue throughout the preseason. The 20-year-old will begin 2026-27 on the second line, but he should also be a regular presence on the power play. Demidov had 19 goals and 43 assists over 82 regular-season games as a rookie last year.