Montréal Canadiens' Nick Suzuki (14) controls the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, March 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
Nick Suzuki becomes first Canadien in 40 years to record 100 points in a season
Apr 12, 2026 | 4:41 PM
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ELMONT — Nick Suzuki is the first Montreal Canadien in 40 years to reach 100 points in a season.
Suzuki beat goalie Ilya Sorokin at 15:16 of the second period to give Montreal a 1-0 lead Sunday against the New York Islanders, making him the first Canadiens captain in the storied franchise’s history to hit the century mark.
The milestone comes just three days after Suzuki set up linemate Cole Caufield for his 50th goal, something no Montreal player had achieved in 36 years.
Suzuki is only the fifth Canadien to join the 100-point club after Guy Lafleur, Peter Mahovlich, Steve Shutt and Mats Naslund. Naslund was the last to do it with 110 points in 1985-86.
