Nick Suzuki's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Nick Suzuki. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Nicholas 'Nick' Suzuki is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, currently serving as the captain of the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL. Drafted 13th overall in 2017 by the Vegas Golden Knights, Suzuki is recognized for his skillful playmaking abilities, earning him the moniker "Slick Nick." He is a key player for the Canadiens.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1996: Suzuki becomes third-fastest Canadien to record 100 points since 1996

On December 7, 2021, Suzuki collected his 100th career NHL point. With this, he became the third-fastest of any Canadien since 1996 to reach 100 points, doing so in 154 games.

2007: First franchise player since Alex Kovalev with such an offensive output

On April 3, 2025, Nick Suzuki reached the 80-point mark to become the first franchise player since Alex Kovalev in 2007–08 with such an offensive output.

2014: ALLIANCE Hockey Player of the Year

In 2014, after leading the league with 34 goals and 68 points in 31 games, Suzuki was named the ALLIANCE Hockey Player of the Year for the 2014–15 season.

2015: Suzuki wins gold at the 2015 Canada Winter Games

In 2015, Nick Suzuki was a member of Team Ontario at the Canada Winter Games, where he won a gold medal.

2016: Named a Player to Watch by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau

Entering the 2016–17 season, Suzuki, who had a goal and an assist in his first four games, was named a Player to Watch by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.

February 3, 2018: Registered 200th OHL point

On February 3, 2018, Suzuki registered his 200th OHL point with an assist on Kevin Hancock's goal against the Kitchener Rangers.

2019: OHL Championship and Memorial Cup

In 2019, Suzuki won the J. Ross Robertson Cup with Guelph and was named Playoff MVP, then advanced to the Memorial Cup where they were defeated in the semifinal.

February 8, 2020: Recorded 35th point

On February 8, 2020, Suzuki recorded his 35th point with an assist on Ilya Kovalchuk's game-winning goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking the first Montreal rookie to register that many points since Higgins during the 2005–06 season.

2021: Stanley Cup Playoffs

In 2021, Suzuki and the Canadiens faced the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, with Suzuki scoring the overtime winner in Game 5. They eventually lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Finals.

2022: Suzuki Named Canadiens' Molson Cup Recipient and representative at the NHL All-Star Game

In 2022, Nick Suzuki was named Montreal's representative for the 2022 NHL All-Star Game in Las Vegas. At the end of the season, he was also named as the Canadiens' Molson Cup recipient after setting career highs with 21 goals and 61 points.

November 11, 2024: Suzuki registers 300th career NHL point

On November 11, 2024, Nick Suzuki registered his 300th career NHL point in a 7–5 win over the Buffalo Sabres.

2024: Suzuki reaches milestones and receives honors in 2024

In early 2024, Nick Suzuki was selected to represent the Canadiens at the All-Star Game for the third consecutive year. He was also named the NHL's third star for the week of February 5–11. On March 5, 2024, Suzuki scored his 100th career NHL goal. He hit the 30-goal threshold on March 28, 2024. On April 2, 2024, Suzuki would reach the 70-point mark for the first time in his career.

March 2, 2025: Suzuki named NHL's third star of the week

On March 2, 2025, Nick Suzuki was named the NHL's third star of the week after registering nine points through eight games during the month of February.