Nick Suzuki Sends a Candid Message After Canadiens Grind Out Win in Chicago
After the Montreal Canadiens' victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, captain Nick Suzuki had a lot to say - and didn't seem particularly thrilled.
When asked about the team's numerous power plays - ten in total (one shy of the franchise record) - Suzuki didn't hesitate to point out what needs to change.
"I think we need to work a lot on our power play. We still have a lot to learn about it. We need to get things organized there." - Nick Suzuki
An honest answer. I like seeing that the veterans always want more.
Even though the Canadiens scored twice on the power play, Suzuki feels that the group needs to be more precise and consistent. Watching last night's game, it's hard to disagree with him.
"We were able to learn a lot from our power play because we got to practice it a lot tonight," he added with a smile.
Here's the post-game interview:
A fair critique of the power play, but also some praise for Zachary Bolduc.
Despite his self-criticism, the captain didn't forget to congratulate one player in particular. Indeed, he mentioned Zachary Bolduc, once again excellent against Chicago.
The young forward scored a goal and added an assist - another example yesterday confirming his excellent start to the season.
"There was a bit of physical play, but the guys stand up for each other and we're playing with intensity," added Suzuki
For his part, according to Martin St-Louis, the main challenge was maintaining rhythm in a game where some players saw little ice time:
"There were several power plays in the first period, but we didn't execute well. It was hard to keep up the pace." - Martin St-Louis
Still, the Canadiens found a way to win 3-2, thanks to a late goal by Kaiden Guhle and solid play from Samuel Montembeault.
I think this transparency from the captain is an excellent thing. It sets an example and reminds everyone that the Canadiens' success will depend on greater consistency.
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