The Montreal Canadiens returned to the playoffs in 2024-25 for the first time since losing in the Stanley Cup Final in 2021. While the team lost to the Washington Capitals in five games, the Canadiens have high hopes internally this season . Nick Suzuki has continued to improve year after year and was the X-factor in the Canadiens' run to the playoffs in 2024-25. Now a new X-factor is primed to step up in 2025-25 and hopefully take the Habs further in the playoffs.

Suzuki was the 13th overall selection of the 2017 NHL Draft by the Vegas Golden Knights. He would never play for the franchise, being traded in September 2018 to the Canadiens. Slick Nick broke into the NHL in 2019-20, making an immediate impact. He amassed 41 points in 71 games, plus another seven in the playoffs.

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