Anthony Beauvillier

Anthony Beauvillier (born June 8, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Growing up in Quebec, Beauvillier played for the Shawinigan Cataractes of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) for three seasons.

Beauvillier was born on June 8, 1997, in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada to father Sylvain.

Although he grew up in Quebec, Beauvillier was a fan of the Boston Bruins and specifically Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron.

As he grew up speaking French, Beauvillier did not know much English until he moved to Long Island to play for the Islanders.

Growing up in Quebec, Beauvillier played in the 2009 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Montreal Canadiens minor ice hockey team.

During the Cataractes' 4–2 win over the Tigres, Beauvillier tallied his 100th career point in the QMJHL as he helped on all four goals.

He subsequently finished the month as the QMJHL's Second Star of January as he accumulated 25 points through 11 games and excelled in the face-off circle with an efficiency of 57.6%.

During the 2012–13 season, had led the league in scoring with 39 goals in 41 games and received their MVP award.

He then played with the Collège Antoine-Girouard Gaulois in the Quebec Midget AAA Hockey League until 2013.

Following his dominant season, Beauvillier was drafted second overall by the Shawinigan Cataractes in the first round of the 2013 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) Entry Draft.

Beauvillier immediately joined the Cataractes for his rookie season during the 2013–14 QMJHL season.

The Cataractes began the season maintaining a 0–6–1 record through their first seven games, becoming the only club in the league to go without a win.

Beauvillier scored his first major junior goal in a 4–1 loss to the Gatineau Olympiques on September 28, 2013.

By November 6, the Cataractes held a 3–15–2 record.

They continued to improve as the season continued and despite holding a 20–39–9 in March, they clinched the final playoff position for the QMJHL playoffs.

Beauvillier finished with nine goals and 24 assists for 33 points through 64 games.

Following an outstanding 2014–15 season, he was selected to play in the 2015 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game and named to the 2014–15 QMJHL Second All-Star Team.

Beauvillier returned to the Cataractes for the 2014–15 season, where he experienced a breakout sophomore campaign.

He began the season strong by tallying five points over two games to be named the QMJHL Second Star of the Week for the week ending on November 2.

Beauvillier quickly surpassed his rookie points total as he accumulated 57 points through 42 games to rank nine in league scoring.

He was also named to the 2014–15 QMJHL Second All-Star Team.

Beauvillier subsequently finished his sophomore season with 42 goals and 52 assists while being used in both offensive and defensive situations.

He was eventually drafted by the New York Islanders with the 28th overall pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

As a result of his outstanding play, he was selected to play in the 2015 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, where he led Team Cherry as captain.

Following the announcement, he was honoured as the QMJHL's first star of the week for the week ending on January 15.

He received this honour after he scored two goals and seven assists across three games.

He was also recognized as the CHL Player of the Week.

At the time of the honour, he had improved to 31 goals and 25 assists for 66 points through 45 games.

After competing in the Top Prospects Game, Beauvillier and the Cataractes participated in the QMJHL's inaugural Winter Classic against the Victoriaville Tigres.

During the Top Prospects Game, Beauvillier tallied one goal and three assists before picking up two goals and four assists throughout two outdoor games.

Beauvillier's outstanding play earned him extra attention from hockey scouts and he was 33rd amongst all North American players eligible for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.

Beauvillier was eventually drafted in the first round, 28th overall, by the New York Islanders in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Following the draft, he replaced Félix-Antoine Bergeron as captain of the Cataractes.

Upon returning from Team Canada's training camp, Beauvillier scored seven goals and eight assists through his first seven games of the 2015–16 season.

Through his first nine games, he recorded eight goals and 10 assists for 14 points.

His play earned him second star of the week honours for the period extending from October 12 to 18, 2015.

After Beauvillier and the Cataractes fell to the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in Game 5 of the 2016 President's Cup Final, Beauvillier turned professional with the Islanders organization.

He played for the Islanders until January 2023 when he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks, and was then traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in December 2023.

Beauvillier would again be traded in March 2024 to the Predators.