Nick Suzuki

The Canadiens crossed the threshold last season. Now comes the harder question: can this young team go from surprise to contender?

Montreal may be showing the Maple Leafs a better way to manage young stars: pay early, gain cap certainty, and hope the deals age well.

The Canadiens aren't rebuilding anymore. They're building expectations. And that's when the real test of this young team begins.

The Canadiens are no longer a surprise team. Their biggest test now is learning how to live with success.

Richard vs. Béliveau defines the Canadiens' greatness—but Lafleur, Morenz, and Suzuki keep the debate far from settled.

The Canadiens have built a strong young core—but success now brings new pressures, harder choices, and a tougher path forward.

Nick Suzuki wins the Selke Trophy in a landslide after a breakout two-way season, driving the Canadiens in all situations.

The Canadiens stunned Carolina with patience, poise, and playoff swagger in a statement 6-2 Eastern Final win.

The Canadiens stunned Carolina with patience, poise, and playoff swagger in a statement 6-2 Eastern Final win.

The Canadiens are rolling with confidence, Buffalo keeps making mistakes, and the Bell Centre suddenly feels electric again.

Habs survive Game 7 chaos vs Tampa—Suzuki, Newhook, Guhle, and Dobes all step up as Montreal advances to Round 2.

Canadiens head to Game 5 tied 2–2, with Slafkovsky toughness, growing structure, and belief they can steal one in Tampa.

What once looked like a minor piece in a Vegas deal has turned into a franchise cornerstone—Nick Suzuki is rewriting the Canadiens’ future.

Caufield, Slafkovský, and Suzuki bring scoring, size, and smarts—could this Canadiens trio actually be built for playoff hockey?

Montreal battled back twice, exposing Florida’s late-game flaws in a win that could shift momentum in the Atlantic race.

Montreal clinches the playoffs again—Suzuki drives, Caufield finishes, and Dobes guards the net. Three stars who carried the Canadiens.

Nick Suzuki isn’t flashy, but his poise, smarts, and consistency make him one of the NHL’s quietly elite stars.

Montreal locks in its young stars with long-term deals—Caufield, Suzuki & co. are ready to grow together and chase big playoff dreams.

Juraj Slafkovský is on fire for the Canadiens—20 years old, 52 points, and proving he’s already a future cornerstone.

Montreal storms back with three third-period goals but still loses 6–5 in Anaheim. Another late lead slips away for the Canadiens.

Nick Suzuki wasn’t supposed to be the hero—but he changed Canada’s quarterfinal with one shift, one goal, and one massive statement.

Four Canadiens are lighting up the 2026 Olympics! Suzuki, Slafkovsky, Kapanen & Texier—who’s making the biggest splash so far?

Montreal’s young stars Suzuki, Caufield, and Slafkovsky are on fire — are they ready to carry the Canadiens deep into the playoffs?

Can Nick Suzuki be the cornerstone Montreal needs? At 26, he’s steady, skilled, and shaping the Canadiens’ next rebuild phase.

Three wins, one loss, and several truths revealed. A measured look at a busy night for Canadian clubs.

The Canadiens thrive at the Bell Centre thanks to culture, preparation, and fans who turn every game into a home-ice advantage.

Montreal rallies late, Toronto leans on depth and Woll, Vancouver fades—Canadian teams show resilience, grit, and cautionary lessons.

Did Zachary Bolduc’s breakout night—and calm under chaos—show how this Canadiens group is starting to grow up?

Did this game reveal a widening gap between Montreal’s defensive habits and Ottawa’s growing structure—or was it simply a tale of missed battles?

Six Canadian teams, six stories: Leafs, Jets, Habs, Flames, Canucks & Sens battled last night with wins, comebacks, and milestones aplenty.

Are the Canadiens starting to show real resilience — and is Nick Suzuki becoming the engine that pulls them through games like this?

Ovechkin stole the headlines, but the real question is: what did Montreal learn from an 8–4 night that showed both promise and problems?

Why did Montreal fall short again? The effort was there — the swagger wasn’t. Is this the moment the Canadiens rediscover their edge?

Why are the Canadiens playing with confidence this season? Is it luck, or is there a method behind Montreal’s young team’s success?

Can Montreal’s mix of youth and experience keep rolling? Caufield, Suzuki, and Demidov led the Canadiens to a 6–2 win over Utah!

Can Montreal’s mix of youth and experience keep rolling? Caufield, Suzuki, and Demidov led the Canadiens to a 6–2 win over Utah!

Which Canadian NHL teams are surprising, slipping, or shining early this season—and what does The Athletic see for their Olympic hopes?"

Are the Montreal Canadiens finally ready to turn experience into success — and make 2025–26 the season their rebuild starts to pay off?