Five Canadiens Players Reach 60-Point Milestone, A First in the NHL This Season

Montreal becomes the first team this year to have five players with 60 or more points, led by young stars like Cole Caufield and Ivan Demidov.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:38pm

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The Montreal Canadiens have made history this NHL season by becoming the first team to have five players reach the 60-point mark. Forwards Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky, Mavrik Hutson, and rookie Ivan Demidov have all surpassed the 60-point threshold, a remarkable accomplishment for the young Habs roster.

Why it matters

This milestone highlights the incredible offensive depth and youthful talent on the Canadiens' roster. With all five 60-point scorers aged 26 or younger, it signals a bright future for the franchise as they rebuild towards contention. No other NHL team has matched this feat so far this season, underscoring Montreal's offensive firepower.

The details

Rookie forward Ivan Demidov scored his 17th goal of the season last night, giving him 60 points on the year and making him the fifth Canadiens player to reach that mark. He joins teammates Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Mavrik Hutson as 60-point scorers for Montreal. This is the first time in Canadiens history that the team has had five players with 60 or more points in a single season.

  • On April 5, 2026, the Canadiens defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in a shootout.
  • Demidov scored his 17th goal of the season in that game, giving him 60 points on the year.

The players

Cole Caufield

A 25-year-old forward for the Montreal Canadiens who is on pace to score 50 goals this season.

Nick Suzuki

The 26-year-old captain of the Montreal Canadiens and one of the team's top scorers.

Juraj Slafkovsky

A 22-year-old forward for the Montreal Canadiens who was the 1st overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.

Mavrik Hutson

A 22-year-old forward for the Montreal Canadiens who is on pace to finish the season with over 80 points.

Ivan Demidov

A 20-year-old rookie forward for the Montreal Canadiens who has emerged as a top scorer this season.

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What they’re saying

“It's quite an achievement for a rookie to score 60 or more points in his first season in the National Hockey League, and it shows just how exceptional a player Demidov is.”

— Guillaume Villemaire, Hockey Analyst

What’s next

The Canadiens will look to continue their strong offensive production as they push for a playoff spot in the final weeks of the season. All eyes will be on whether Cole Caufield can reach the 50-goal milestone in front of the home crowd at the Bell Centre.

The takeaway

The Canadiens' young core of Caufield, Suzuki, Slafkovsky, Hutson, and Demidov have taken the NHL by storm this season, becoming the first team to have five 60-point scorers. This offensive explosion signals a bright future for the franchise as they rebuild towards contention.