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Nick Suzuki

Nick Suzuki is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nick Suzuki is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born in London, Ontario, he was drafted 13th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017 and was later traded to Montreal in 2018. He became captain of the Canadiens in 2022.

Early life and junior hockey

Suzuki was born in London, Ontario, and developed into a top junior player in the Ontario Hockey League. He played for Owen Sound and later Guelph, earning multiple awards for both performance and sportsmanship.

NHL career

Suzuki was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft and was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in 2018. He established himself as a key forward with Montreal and became team captain in 2022.

Playing style and role

He is a right-shooting centre known for offensive production and two-way play. Player bios list him as an active NHL centre for Montreal.

Career achievements

Suzuki has produced multiple strong offensive seasons in the NHL, including career-best scoring totals noted in available player records. He has also been recognized as an important figure in Canadiens leadership.

Key facts

  • Nick Suzuki is a Canadian NHL centre for the Montreal Canadiens.
  • He was drafted 13th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017 and traded to Montreal in 2018.
  • He became the 31st captain in Canadiens history in September 2022.
  • He is of Japanese Canadian heritage.
  • He plays as a right-shooting centre.
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Canadian context

Suzuki is a Canadian-born NHL captain from London, Ontario, and he is also noted as a fifth-generation Japanese Canadian, making him of interest to Canadian hockey and multicultural history.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nick Suzuki?
Nick Suzuki is a Canadian NHL centre for the Montreal Canadiens and the team's captain.
When was Nick Suzuki born?
He was born on August 10, 1999.
Which team drafted Nick Suzuki?
The Vegas Golden Knights drafted him 13th overall in 2017.
When did Nick Suzuki join the Montreal Canadiens?
He was traded to Montreal in 2018 after being drafted by Vegas.
What position does Nick Suzuki play?
He plays centre.
Is Nick Suzuki Canadian?
Yes. He was born in London, Ontario, Canada.

References

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4233594/nick-suzuki
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, height/weight, position, team, and draft information.
  2. NHLPA — https://www.nhlpa.com/player/21/nick-suzuki/
    Supports: Player profile, position, birthdate, birthplace, team, height, weight, and draft position.
  3. Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre — https://jccc.on.ca/join-support/sakura-gala/sakura-award/past-recipients/nick-suzuki
    Supports: London, Ontario birthplace, Japanese Canadian heritage, junior hockey background, trade to Montreal, and Canadiens captaincy.
  4. Hockey-Reference — https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/suzukni01.html
    Supports: Career statistics and NHL production totals.