Translated from La Presse

Saku Koivu is only two points behind Mats Naslund and the 11th spot in Montreal Canadiens history.

Most prolific European with the Habs, Naslund scored 243 goals and 612 points in 617 games wearing the bleu, blanc, rouge.

Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres Koivu got his 428th assist to go with his 182 goals in his 750th games. Once he pass Nalund, the captain can set his sights on the 10th spot held by Elmer Lach who has 623 points (215 goals) as a Habs. Bernard Geoffrion and the ninth spot will be accessible only if Koivu stays with the Montreal Canadiens pass this year as Boomer has 759 points (371 goals).

Thanks to his 428 assists, Koivu is 7th in passing history with the Canadiens. He should get past Yvan Cournoyer soon (435) and could get in the top 5 if he can get to Jacques Lemaire who has 469 assists.

Guy Lafleur, with 1246 points (728 assists) is the most prolific in Habs history. With 544 goals Maurice Richard is still the best scorer.