A Century in the Making: Nick Suzuki Joins the Canadiens’ Elite 100-Point Club
A Century in the Making: Nick Suzuki Joins the Canadiens’ Elite 100-Point Club
For the first time in four decades, the Montreal Canadiens have a 100-point scorer.
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, Captain Nick Suzuki etched his name into the history books of the NHL's most storied franchise. During a critical late-season matchup against the New York Islanders, Suzuki tapped in a pass from Juraj Slafkovský at 15:16 of the second period to reach the elusive triple-digit mark.
But Suzuki didn’t stop at 100. Just 28 seconds later, he earned his 101st point of the season by assisting on a power-play goal by rookie standout Ivan Demidov. The achievement marks a turning point for the "Bleu-Blanc-Rouge," signaling the end of a long offensive drought and the arrival of a true superstar era in Montreal.
The Exclusive Five: Montreal's 100-Point Legends
Reaching 100 points in a single season is a rare feat for any NHL player, but doing so in a Canadiens jersey carries a unique weight. Suzuki is now just the fifth player in the franchise's 108-year history to achieve this milestone.
*Season still in progress.
The gap between Suzuki and the last player to do it—Mats Näslund in 1985–86—spans 40 years. For context, the last time a Hab hit 100 points, the Montreal Canadiens were on their way to winning their 23rd Stanley Cup.
Breaking the "Captain's Curse"
While legends like Jean Béliveau, Maurice Richard, and Saku Koivu have worn the "C" for Montreal, none of them reached the 100-point plateau during their captaincy. Suzuki’s achievement makes him the first captain in franchise history to record a 100-point season, further cementing his legacy as a leader who leads by example on the scoresheet.
"With the way the team is progressing, we’ll have more point-per-game players. It’s a bold statement, but with the talent we have, it’s not hard to imagine." — Nick Suzuki
By the Numbers: Suzuki’s Historic 2025-26 Campaign
Suzuki’s rise to the elite tier of NHL centers has been a steady climb. Since his debut, he has never missed a single game, earning him the reputation of an "Ironman." This season, however, his offensive production caught up to his renowned defensive reliability.
Total Points: 101 (29 Goals, 72 Assists)
Durability: 81 games played (536 consecutive career games)
Special Teams: 43 Power-Play points
Efficiency: 15.9% Shooting percentage
The milestone comes just days after Suzuki helped linemate Cole Caufield reach the 50-goal mark—another feat that hadn't been seen in Montreal since the 1980s. Together, the duo has transformed the Canadiens from a rebuilding squad into a legitimate Atlantic Division contender.
What’s Next for the Habs?
The Canadiens currently find themselves in a fierce battle with the Buffalo Sabres for the top spot in the Atlantic Division, boasting 106 points. As the playoffs approach, Suzuki’s historic season serves as more than just a personal accolade; it is a signal to the rest of the league that the Montreal Canadiens are no longer a "team of the future." Read more here
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