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.

Nick Suzuki is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently serving as the centre and captain for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL. Drafted 13th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017, Suzuki is recognized for his skill and creativity on the ice, leading to the moniker "Slick Nick". He represents a key player and leader for the Canadiens.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2005: Chris Higgins and Alexander Perezhogin's first NHL goals in the same game.

In 2005, Chris Higgins and Alexander Perezhogin were the last Montreal teammates to score their first career goals in the same game before Suzuki and Victor Mete in 2019.

2006: Bobby Ryan's 100-point Season

In 2006, Bobby Ryan was the last player before Nick Suzuki to record a 100-point season as a member of the Owen Sound Attack.

2008: Joey Hishon's Rookie Season

In 2008, Joey Hishon was the last Attack rookie before Nick Suzuki to produce 20 goals in his 16-year-old season.

2014: ALLIANCE Hockey Player of the Year

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

2015: Won gold medal at 2015 Canada Winter Games

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

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

In 2016, Nick Suzuki was named a Player to Watch by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau and was later named to Team Cherry at the 2017 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.

February 3, 2018: 200th OHL Point

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

2019: Won J. Ross Robertson Cup and Named Playoff MVP

In 2019, Nick Suzuki won the J. Ross Robertson Cup with the Guelph Storm and was named recipient of the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as the league's Playoff MVP after recording 16 goals and 42 points in 24 games.

February 8, 2020: Recorded 35th Point of the Season

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

2020: Named to NHL All-Rookie Team

At the end of the 2020 season, Nick Suzuki was named to the annual NHL All-Rookie Team.

2022: Named Montreal's representative for the 2022 NHL All-Star Game

In January 2022, Nick Suzuki, leading the team with 19 points in 35 games, was chosen as Montreal's representative for the 2022 NHL All-Star Game in Las Vegas.

November 11, 2024: Registered 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 selected for NHL All-Star Game for the third consecutive year

In early 2024, Nick Suzuki was chosen to represent the Canadiens at the All-Star Game for the third consecutive year.

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

After registering nine points through eight games during the month of February, including a stretch of three goals and four assists through the Canadiens' final three games of the monthly schedule, Suzuki was named the NHL's third star of the week for the period ending on March 2, 2025.