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Pete Mahovlich<\/a> was a force in the mid-70s, playing a huge role in Montreal\u2019s Cup-winning teams. His blend of size, skill, and vision allowed him to rack up points in bunches, and he thrived alongside the likes of Lafleur and Steve Shutt.<\/p>\n Mats Naslund<\/p>\n Mats Naslund<\/a> is the most recent member of the club, with 110 points in the Canadiens\u2019 last Cup-winning season. His speed and playmaking ability made him one of the league\u2019s most dangerous forwards, and his performance that year helped carry Montreal through the playoffs.<\/p>\n Steve Shutt<\/p>\n Shutt\u2019s 105-point season came at the peak of the Canadiens\u2019 dynasty, playing alongside Lafleur on one of the most feared lines in NHL history. A lethal goal scorer, Shutt\u2019s quick release and ability to find open ice made him a perfect complement to Lafleur\u2019s playmaking.<\/p>\n It\u2019s almost shocking that names like Jean B\u00e9liveau, Maurice Richard, and Yvan Cournoyer never reached the century mark in a single season, but much of that comes down to the era they played in, where seasons were shorter and scoring was more spread out across the roster.<\/p>\n Who Could Be the Next One?<\/p>\n For the first time in decades, the Canadiens have multiple players who could realistically chase 100 points. They may not all get there, but the offensive ceiling is higher than it\u2019s been in a long time.<\/p>\n Nick Suzuki<\/p>\n Nick Suzuki has quietly evolved into one of the NHL\u2019s most consistent two-way centres, but his offensive upside shouldn\u2019t be underestimated. He\u2019s coming off his best season yet, with a total of 89 points in 82 games.<\/p>\n Suzuki\u2019s vision, patience with the puck, and ability to create in traffic make him the type of player who can rack up assists while still contributing 30-plus goals. To hit 100 points, he\u2019d likely need a full season alongside two high-end finishers, something that could be possible with the addition of Ivan Demidov and the continued rise of Cole Caufield. Health will be a factor, but Suzuki\u2019s intelligence and durability make him a strong candidate.<\/p>\n Ivan Demidov<\/p>\n Demidov has yet to play a full season, but we can\u2019t forget him. He won\u2019t get it for a few years, but he could be the next one to join this list. The Canadiens\u2019 2024 first-round pick<\/a> arrives with elite skill, game-breaking creativity, and the ability to make something out of nothing. While it may take a year or two for him to adjust fully to the NHL, his offensive toolkit screams \u201cfuture superstar.\u201d<\/p>\n Demidov\u2019s combination of hands, vision, and deceptive shooting ability could make him a fixture on highlight reels. If he clicks with Suzuki right away and gets prime power-play minutes, he could accelerate his development, and by his second or third season, he might be Montreal\u2019s best bet to finally break the 100-point barrier.<\/p>\n Cole Caufield<\/p>\n Caufield\u2019s<\/a> path to 100 points is different from Suzuki\u2019s or Demidov\u2019s; it\u2019s not about piling up assists, it\u2019s about scoring in bunches. If Caufield can hit 50 goals, which is well within his capability, and still add 40-50 assists, he could become the first Canadiens player since Naslund to reach the mark. For that to happen, Caufield would need a healthy season, sustained chemistry with Suzuki, and a lethal Canadiens power play.<\/p>\n Canadiens\u2019 Future Is Bright<\/p>\n Whether or not the Canadiens produce a 100-point player in the next couple of years, the important thing is that they now have multiple players with the potential to do it. That\u2019s a massive shift from even five years ago.<\/p>\n This generation of Canadiens is being constructed with a modern NHL mindset, elite skill at the top, surrounded by a strong supporting cast. Suzuki, Caufield, and Demidov are the headliners, but players like Kirby Dach, Lane Hutson, Noah Dobson<\/a>, and Juraj Slafkovsky could help push them toward that 100-point plateau by providing the complementary offence that forces opponents to pick their poison.<\/p>\n Related: Canadiens\u2019 Defence Could Be Elite for the Next Decade<\/a><\/p>\n A 100-point season would be more than just a personal milestone. It would symbolize the Canadiens\u2019 return to being a legitimate offensive powerhouse. It would signal that Montreal has finally entered an era where superstar-level production is not only possible, but expected.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a>![\"Montreal](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Canadiens-Celebrate-1200x857.jpg\")
Nick Suzuki of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates his goal with teammates Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovsk\u00fd and Ivan Demidov in the second period against the Washington Capitals of Game Three of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"Substack](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Substack_Banner_MON-1200x122.jpg\")
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