Nick Suzuki Reaches 100-Point Milestone for Montreal Canadiens

The 23-year-old captain becomes the fifth player in franchise history to achieve the feat.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:26am

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Nick Suzuki, the captain of the Montreal Canadiens, has become the fifth player in franchise history to reach the 100-point milestone in a single NHL season. The 23-year-old center achieved the historic mark on Sunday, scoring his 29th goal and adding an assist to reach 101 points, the first Canadiens player to do so in 36 years.

Why it matters

Suzuki's achievement cements his status as one of the league's elite young talents and a cornerstone of the Canadiens' rebuild. Reaching the 100-point plateau is an exclusive club, and Suzuki has joined the ranks of Canadiens legends like Guy Lafleur, Peter Mahovlich, Steve Shutt, and Mats Näslund.

The details

Suzuki reached the milestone with a goal and an assist against the New York Islanders, becoming the first Canadiens player since Mats Näslund in 1985-86 to hit the 100-point mark. He's the fifth player in franchise history to accomplish the feat, joining an elite group. Suzuki, who has never missed a game in his seven-year NHL career, has seen his points-per-game rate improve each season, from 66 points in his rookie year to 101 this season.

  • On Sunday, April 13, 2026, Suzuki scored his 29th goal of the season to reach the 100-point milestone.
  • Seconds later, Suzuki recorded his 101st point of the season by assisting on a goal by teammate Ivan Demidov.

The players

Nick Suzuki

The 23-year-old captain of the Montreal Canadiens, who has become the fifth player in franchise history to reach the 100-point milestone in a single NHL season.

Ivan Demidov

A rookie teammate of Suzuki's who scored a goal assisted by Suzuki, helping him reach the 101-point mark.

Guy Lafleur

A legendary Canadiens player who previously reached the 100-point mark for the franchise.

Peter Mahovlich

Another Canadiens great who has achieved the 100-point milestone for the team.

Steve Shutt

A former Canadiens player who is part of the exclusive 100-point club for the franchise.

Mats Näslund

The last Canadiens player to reach the 100-point mark, doing so 36 years ago in the 1985-86 season.

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What they’re saying

“With the way the team is progressing, we'll have more point-per-game players. It's a bold statement, but with Suzuki leading the way, it's not hard to imagine.”

— Nick Suzuki, Canadiens Captain

What’s next

The Canadiens will look to build on Suzuki's historic season and continue their progress as a team, with the young captain leading the way.

The takeaway

Nick Suzuki's 100-point season is a landmark achievement that cements his status as one of the NHL's elite young talents and a cornerstone of the Canadiens' franchise. His consistent improvement and leadership have the team poised for a bright future, with Suzuki leading the way.