Nick Suzuki — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nick Suzuki is an NHL center for the Montréal Canadiens. In the 2025-26 season Nick Suzuki has 29 goals, 72 assists and 101 points in 82 games, worth 6.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nick Suzuki is performing as an elite, high-impact center this season for the Montréal Canadiens, registering a career-best 101 points through 82 games. His 29 goals and 72 assists underpin a remarkable 23.8 GAR, which stands as his peak performance across his 7-season career. This offensive explosion builds on a career total of 476 points in 537 games.
Beyond his significant scoring, Suzuki also provides substantial value through his even-strength defense, contributing +4.1 GAR in that area. This dual threat of offensive production and defensive responsibility makes him a cornerstone player for his team.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 1, Pick 13 — VGK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 29 | 72 | 101 | +38 | 28 | 183 | 15.8% | 20:49 | 57.7% | 30.7 | 0.9 | 6.3 | 4.51 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +12.0 | +1.5 | +6.6 | +0.7 |
League percentile rank: points 99th, GAR 99th, WAR 99th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 29 | 72 | 101 | 6.3 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 30 | 59 | 89 | 18.5 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 33 | 44 | 77 | 16.4 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 26 | 40 | 66 | 4.7 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 21 | 40 | 61 | 3.3 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 15 | 26 | 41 | 7.9 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 13 | 28 | 41 | 5.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nick Suzuki has been worth 6.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 99th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+12 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.7).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 18.5 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nick Suzuki's GAR this season?
Nick Suzuki has been worth 6.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 99th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nick Suzuki have this season?
Nick Suzuki has 29 goals and 72 assists for 101 points in 82 games this season.
Is Nick Suzuki a good center?
Nick Suzuki ranks in the 99th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.3) in the 2025-26 season.