Cole Caufield's Stellar Performance Leads Canadiens to Win
Cole Caufield's Impactful Play
MONTREAL – Cole Caufield scored two crucial goals, propelling the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-1 victory against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday at the Bell Centre.
The talented forward executed a perfect shot into the top corner early in the first period. He capped off his performance by capitalizing on a rebound from captain Nick Suzuki in the third period. With this match, Caufield now boasts four goals in just three games.
Game Highlights
- Emil Heineman scored his first NHL goal on the power play.
- Alex Newhook rounded out the scoring for the Canadiens, who remain unbeaten at home.
- Defender Lane Hutson notched an assist, extending his streak to three games.
This victory marks the Canadiens' first win over the Senators in 10 games, dating back to March 19, 2022.
While Tim Stützle scored for the Senators, breaking Montreal goaltender Samuel Montembeault's impressive streak of stopping 105:30 without conceding a goal, Montembeault nonetheless stopped 24 shots after a previous 48-save shutout against Toronto.
Moving forward, the Canadiens will face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday at the Bell Centre.
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