Suzuki reaches 100-point mark, Canadiens eliminate Islanders from playoff contention

Q: How did Nick Suzuki reach the 100-point mark in the NHL?

Nick Suzuki reached the 100-point mark by scoring a goal and providing an assist during the game against the New York Islanders.

Q: What was the final score of the Canadiens vs. Islanders game on April 12, 2026?

The final score was Montreal Canadiens 4, New York Islanders 1.

Q: What impact did the Canadiens' victory have on the Islanders' playoff chances?

The Canadiens' victory eliminated the Islanders from playoff contention, marking a significant setback for New York.

Q: Which players scored for the Montreal Canadiens in the game against the Islanders?

Ivan Demidov, Alex Newhook, and Zachary Bolduc also scored for the Canadiens alongside Nick Suzuki.

Montréal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Montréal Canadiens David Reinbacher (64) celebrates with center Alex Newhook (15) after scoring a goal against New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Montréal Canadiens center Alex Newhook (15) battles New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (14) for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) CORRECTION: Corrects to Elmont, N.Y., not New York. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Montréal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Elmont, New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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Montréal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) plays the puck against New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (14) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Suzuki had a goal and an assist to pass the 100-point mark for the season and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Islanders 4-1 on Sunday, eliminating New York from playoff contention. Ivan Demidov, Alex Newhook and Zachary Bolduc also scored for Montreal, which continues its push for home-ice advantage in the opening round and a potential Atlantic Division title. Jacob Fowler made 30 saves, and defenseman Lane Hutson added three assists. Casey Cizikas scored for New York and Ilya Sorokin stopped 18 shots but the Islanders lost for the sixth time in their last seven games to fall out of postseason contention. Montreal broke the game open late in the second period, scoring three goals in a 55-second span. Suzuki opened the scoring with his 29th goal of the season, reaching the 100-point mark for the first time in his career. Demidov made it 2-0 just 28 seconds later, finishing a one-timer off Suzuki's feed on the power play. It was Suzuki's 72nd assist. Newhook capped the surge at 16:51 of the second with a wrist shot on a two-on-one rush. Cizikas redirected a shot from Scott Mayfield to spoil Fowler’s shutout bid midway through the third period.

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Canadiens: Visit the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night in their regular-season finale. Islanders: Host the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night to conclude the regular season. \\\_ AP NHL: