Nick Suzuki Praises Canadiens' On-Ice Unity After Heated Clash With Senators
The Tuesday night game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators at the Videotron Centre didn't just offer offensive fireworks.
It also got heated with several fights and questionable hits, forcing the Canadiens players to respond physically and stick together in an electric atmosphere.
From the very first period, violent hits kept coming, and no fewer than four fights broke out during the game.
Notably, Arber and Florian Xhekaj stepped up to defend their teammates.
We even witnessed Nick Cousins throw cheap attempts at injuring Ivan Demidov, which resulted in NHL sanctions.
In this context, comments from captain Nick Suzuki drew attention.
Nick Suzuki Appreciates the Canadiens' Response Against the Ottawa Senators
After the game, Suzuki explained that he liked seeing his team's solidarity in the storm.
"It was a fun game to watch. It's nice to see the team stick up for one another. It really showed that we don't take any of that stuff lightly & we wanna take care of each other out there. I liked how our group played & responded." - Nick Suzuki
These words reflect the importance of Suzuki's leadership role.
It's not just about scoring goals or collecting assists, but also about reminding everyone that the Canadiens need to stay united, no matter the style of game imposed by the opponent.
I think this kind of statement sends a clear message: Montreal will not be intimidated.
And even though some people, including sports minister Isabelle Charest, feel these fights don't present the best image for the sport, others believe they strengthen team spirit.
For Martin St-Louis, the priority remains protecting his young stars like Lane Hutson or Ivan Demidov, so they don't get caught up in unnecessary battles.
But one thing is certain: this duel against Ottawa reignited an old rivalry, and the Bell Centre is likely to be even more intense in the next matchup.
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