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Suzuki Wins Selke, Caufield Takes Lady Byng; Montreal Advances

6/6/2026

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Summary

Suzuki Captures Selke

Captain Nick Suzuki captured the Selke Trophy while winger Cole Caufield earned the Lady Byng award.
Suzuki received 151 first-place votes (1,726 points), while Caufield earned 45 first-place votes (776 points).
Suzuki logged 29 goals, 72 assists and 101 points, while Caufield had 51 goals, 37 assists and 88 points.
After they each presented the other's award in a locker-room video, Montreal advanced to the Eastern Conference Final.

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Caufield Dominates Playoffs

Cole Caufield posted six goals and seven assists in 19 games during the 2025-26 playoffs.
Caufield signed a three-year entry-level contract after his college career.
Caufield was drafted No. 15 overall in 2019 and led the NCAA in 2020-21 with 30 goals, 52 points, winning the Hobey Baker Award.
Caufield won gold with the U.S. at the 2021 World Juniors and played in the 2024 World Championship.

History

Historical Context

The NHL created the Frank J. Selke Trophy for the league’s best defensive forward in the 1977-78 season, awarding its first honor to Montreal’s Bob Gainey. Decades later the Canadiens again dominate the category, with Nick Suzuki winning the Selke and teammate Cole Caufield capturing the Lady Byng, illustrating the award’s lasting impact on franchise success.

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Suzuki Captures Selke

Captain Nick Suzuki captured the Selke Trophy while winger Cole Caufield earned the Lady Byng award.
Suzuki received 151 first-place votes (1,726 points), while Caufield earned 45 first-place votes (776 points).
Suzuki logged 29 goals, 72 assists and 101 points, while Caufield had 51 goals, 37 assists and 88 points.
After they each presented the other's award in a locker-room video, Montreal advanced to the Eastern Conference Final.

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