Nick Suzuki records four points in Canadiens overtime loss to Penguins

Fantasy hockey: Suzuki posted a goal and three assists Saturday, but his recent averages already priced in this level of production.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 4, 2026

Nick Suzuki recorded one goal and three assists, adding four shots, four hits and 22:43 of ice time in Montreal's 6-5 overtime loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday, October 3. He finished plus-4 despite the defeat.

The four-point performance matches the production fantasy managers already expect from Suzuki, who averages 1.18 points per game in his recent sample. His underlying play grades 44 out of 100 among forwards, a measure of how sustainable his scoring is based on shots, scoring chances and ice time.

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Nick Suzuki

Suzuki's line Saturday aligns with his established averages of 0.36 goals and 0.82 assists per game. He adds 2.3 shots per game and runs Montreal's first power-play unit, averaging 3:19 with the man advantage (second among all Canadiens skaters). His 20:53 per night in all situations anchors his fantasy floor.

Montreal plays three more times this week, with games Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday. Suzuki remains a hold in all formats, a center whose value was set before this offensive outburst. His process score of 44 suggests moderate shot volume and scoring-chance generation, making him a player whose fantasy contributions depend more on finishing than underlying dominance.

What to do

• Keep Nick Suzuki active in all lineups for Montreal's three remaining games this week.

• Do not expect Saturday's four-point total to become his new baseline given his process score of 44.

• Value Suzuki as a first-unit power-play center who delivers steady scoring rather than elite shot generation.

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