Nick Suzuki ranked among best centers in NHL's Atlantic Division
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki has been recognized as the second-best center in the NHL's Atlantic Division by The Hockey News. Suzuki had a standout 2025-26 season, achieving career highs with 29 goals, 72 assists, and 101 points, in addition to winning the Selke Trophy. His ranking places him ahead of notable players like Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, who experienced a down season. Observers will be watching closely to see how Suzuki follows up on this performance in the upcoming season.
- •Suzuki scored 29 goals and 72 assists last season.
- •He won the Selke Trophy for the first time in his career.
- •The only center ranked ahead of him is Aleksander Barkov.
- •The ranking may influence contract discussions and team strategies.
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Canadiens Star Ranked Among Atlantic Division's Best Centers
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NHL•Aug 9, 2026, 12:47 AMFormer Bruins Captain Patrice Bergeron Issues Personal Request To NHL
- NHL•Aug 8, 2026, 5:45 PMMy random Dallas Stars thoughts in August
- NHL•Aug 8, 2026, 5:21 PMMike Rupp sees 60-goal ceiling for Canadiens star Cole Caufield
- NHL•Aug 8, 2026, 12:00 PMPenguins forward depth: what to do with all these players?
- NHL•Aug 8, 2026, 6:18 AMMaple Leafs Former Goalies Still Looking for Work
- NHL•Aug 8, 2026, 2:26 AMWorrying Warning Given To Maple Leafs Despite Offseason Moves
