Suzuki's Spin Move Beats Colorado, but Canadiens Fall Short

Nick Suzuki scored the only goal for Montréal in a 4-1 home loss to Colorado, a second-period even-strength tally at 10:25. The narrative has it coming off a spin move and a Juraj Slafkovský pass.

Suzuki played 19:57 over 20 shifts, sixth among the team's 18 skaters and third among its 12 forwards, not the team high. He put two shots on goal, added three hits and a takeaway, and had no giveaways or penalty minutes. He finished even on plus/minus, and all of his production came at even strength.

The goal was his eighth of the season, and he now has 17 points in 14 games. That is in line with a season in which he averages 20.9 minutes a night and is plus 10. Montréal is 12-4-4, second in the Atlantic, and has lost one straight. Next up is a trip to face the Rangers.

Suzuki did his part with a goal; the rest of the lineup could not match it.