A legendary NHL career has come to an abrupt end as a star player’s remarkable streak of 46 years with the same team has been broken after suffering an injury. The franchise captain, who had played an astonishing 546 consecutive games—just 14 short of a historic milestone—was forced to sit out, ending a run that spanned decades. The move marks the first time in over four decades that the player has missed a game, leaving fans and teammates to reflect on an era defined by loyalty and consistency. The team now faces an uncertain future without its longest-tenured and most symbolic leader on the ice.

The four-time Stanley Cup champion's 46-year-old consecutive games streak with the Canadiens again is well out of reach, Montreal captain Nick Suzuki sidelined after 546 straight games, just 14 from ...