Micro Analysis: Nick Suzuki’s work on the Canadiens’ power play

Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty ImagesAt this point, maybe this series ought to be called “Nick Suzuki Analysis.” It feels like there is always something new or interesting in the rookie’s game, each article becoming a chapter of his development.

Today, it’s his power-play impact, obviously focusing on his beautiful feed to Tomas Tatar late in the first period. The play immediately boosted a flat Montreal Canadiens squad. From that moment, the team took control of the game.

Suzuki started the season on the power play. He acted as the triggerman on his off-side, a one-timer option for Max Domi or Jonathan Drouin across the ice. But he wasn’t in a spot to maximize his talent. This sequence…