On April 9th, vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning, a lot of attention was on Cole Caufield for scoring his 50th goal of the season, which hasn't happened since 1989, but that was not the only accomplishment completed that night!
With the assist on Cole Caufield's 50th goal and racking up another assist after, Nick Suzuki registered his 97th and 98th points of the season, surpassing one of the records for the single-season highest points by a Canadiens' captain.
Surpassing former captain Vincent Damphousse's 97-point record (39 goals and 58 assists) in 1992-93, Suzuki now holds the new current record of 98 points (28 goals and 70 assists) in 79 games, and with three games left to play in the regular season, Suzuki has the potential to reach 100 points.
With the assist on Cole Caufield's 50th goal, Nick Suzuki registers his 97th point of the seaoson.
— Marco D'Amico (@mndamico) April 10, 2026
In doing so, he now has the record for the most single season point total for a Canadiens captain all-time.
He was tied with Pierre Turgeon coming into tonight's game at 96.… https://t.co/y5H6IlnvtZ
Nick Suzuki setting the standard for this new era in Montreal Canadiens' history
The last Montreal Canadien's player to reach 100+ points was Mats Naslund (not a captain), four decades ago in 1985-86. On Saturday in the loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Suzuki got one step closer with an assist and moved to 99 on the season. He has now had five points in the last five games.
Regardless of whether this accomplishment is reached, Nick Suzuki has not only etched his name into the history of the Montreal Canadiens but also has set a new standard for how leadership and consistency are growing in Montreal.
Suzuki's milestone season reflects both his individual growth and his ability as a captain to allow the others around him to shine. As he closes in on the coveted 100-point milestone and with the Canadiens' spot firmly locked for the Stanley Cup playoffs, this campaign is more than just a personal achievement, signalling the beginning of a new era for the Canadiens, led by a captain who is redefining expectations and setting new bars.