At this point, maybe this series ought to be called “Nick Suzuki Analysis.” It feels like there is always something new or interesting in the rookie’s game, each article becoming a chapter of his development.
Today, it’s his power-play impact, obviously focusing on his beautiful feed to Tomas Tatar late in the first period. The play immediately boosted a flat Montreal Canadiens squad. From that moment, the team took control of the game.
Suzuki started the season on the power play. He acted as the triggerman on his off-side, a one-timer option for Max Domi or Jonathan Drouin across the ice.