Apr 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki (14) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn ImagesOn Friday, Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki met with the media one last time before heading for the Summer break. Much like most of his teammates, there was nothing negative to discuss after he had a 89-point career year.
The playoffs were a big talking point with him, and he asked about the difference between the Spring tournament and the regular-season games they played down the stretch. He explained:
In the first round, everyone gets a break and is amped up, so every team gets to prepare a lot longer for each other. So it’s a tough series, especially those first couple of games. The intensity and everything were high, and the physicality was really high, so I think we’ll be ready for that the next time we have that opportunity.
Speaking about teammate Juraj Slafkovsky, the centerman advocated that his linemate has grown a lot as a player since joining the Canadiens, and he believes the consistency is getting there. He also reminded the media that although the Slovak has been there for three years, he’s still very young. At his age, the captain was playing his rookie season in the league. Still, he adds that Slafkovsky’s confidence is also improving, and he expects him to have a big year next season.
Asked about the Montreal market, Suzuki tipped his hat to the fans, saying they show this is the best market to play in with how the Bell Centre was in the playoffs, calling it very special and adding it’s a market “guys will want to come to”.
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