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Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki (upper body) out 2-4 weeks

By Thomson Reuters Oct 22, 2026 | 11:25 AM

By Field Level Media

Oct 22 (Field Level Media) – Montreal Canadiens captain Nick ​Suzuki will miss ‌two to four weeks with an upper-body injury, the team announced Thursday.

The recipient of ‌the ​Frank J. ⁠Selke Trophy last ⁠season as the best defensive forward in the NHL, Suzuki was injured ​while blocking a shot with his hand ⁠in Montreal’s ⁠4-3 overtime loss to ​the San Jose Sharks ​on Tuesday.

The injury will end ‌his 546-game ironman streak dating back to his rookie season in ⁠2019-20.

Suzuki, 27, has a team-leading 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in ⁠nine ‌games this season.

Last ⁠season, he scored ​29 ‌goals and set ​career highs ⁠with 72 assists and 101 points while playing all 82 games for a fifth straight season.

(–Field ​Level Media)