Montreal Canadiens: How Many Habs Will Score 20 Goals This Season?

Nick Suzuki

The Canadiens captain and reigning Iron Man is primed for a big year, and with a healthy Caufield back in the fold, he will have his trigger-man back to capitalize on his brilliant passes. Nick Suzuki is also no slouch in the shooting game, and he loves to come in on his off-wing and sling the puck over the goaltender’s shoulder. His calling card is his deceptiveness because he uses it to freeze defenders, who have to respect the shot and pass, and he often makes them pick wrong.

Having consistent linemates throughout the season will be crucial for Suzuki’s success, and the difference in his point production. If you know Suzuki though, you know that isn’t his main focus, he likes to make smart plays at both ends of the rink and support his wingers. The brilliance of Suzuki is in his ability to consistently make the right play, and if he used his shot a little more this season, there is no reason that he can’t hit 30, maybe 35 goals.

There is no question, at least not in my mind, about whether he will reach 20 goals or not, it seems very likely. In hockey, there are no guarantees, but for Suzuki to surpass 20 goals, with 22 on one wing, and whoever St. Louis deploys on the other, he has very good odds. When you consider that he scored 26 last year, and the lineup was thin because of injuries, it’s a good bet to place that he will score at least 20.