As part of NHL.com's 32 in 32 series, we will identify key EDGE stats for each team to preview the 2025-26 season. Today, we look at the impact of three advanced metrics for the Montreal Canadiens:

1. Skating speed

Montreal ranked third in both 22-plus mile per hour speed bursts (119) and 20-plus mph bursts (2,222) last season. Among forwards, it ranked fourth in 22-plus mph speed bursts (101) and was second in 20-plus mph bursts (1,855). Among defensemen, it was fourth in 22-plus mph speed bursts (18) and eighth in 20-plus speed bursts (367).

Forward Josh Anderson , who ranked in the 97th percentile at his position in top skating speed (23.63 mph) last season, finished ninth in the NHL in 20-plus mph speed bursts (319) and 22-plus mph bursts (29). Center Nick Suzuki ranked in the

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