MONTREAL – Cole Caufield etched his name into Canadiens history Tuesday night, scoring his 40th goal of the season with just 22 seconds remaining in overtime to lift Montreal to a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre.

Caufield’s Historic Night

Caufield tapped in a backdoor pass from Nick Suzuki, becoming the first Montreal player to reach the 40-goal mark since Vincent Damphousse in the 1993-94 season. The milestone didn’t approach as a surprise to the 25-year-ancient forward.

Yeah, you guys talk about it a lot,” Caufield said. Obviously it’s pretty special, but it says a whole lot about where the team is headed and it’s the right direction. A lot of function goes into that, a lot of great teammates and coaches, so it’s obviously a team sport and that doesn’t happen without the guys in the room. I’m just lucky enough to be a part of this group.”

Suzuki too scored for a third straight game and had an assist, while Jakub Dobes made 26 saves for Montreal (37-20-10), which had lost its previous two games.

Game Recap

Pavel Zacha scored twice for Boston (37-23-8), and Jeremy Swayman made 28 saves. The Bruins had previously lost 4-3 in overtime at the New Jersey Devils on Monday.

Suzuki opened the scoring in the first period, tying the game 1-1 after Zacha had given Boston the lead on a power play. Josh Anderson also scored for Montreal.

Zacha scored his second goal of the night in the second period, giving Boston a 2-1 advantage before Anderson tied the game.

Key Performances

• Cole Caufield: 1 goal, 1 assist, 40th goal of the season
• Nick Suzuki: 1 goal, 1 assist, game-winning assist
• Jakub Dobes: 26 saves
• Pavel Zacha: 2 goals

Looking Ahead

The Canadiens sit third in the Atlantic Division, one point ahead of the Bruins with a game in hand. This victory provides a significant boost as Montreal continues its push towards the playoffs.

FAQ

Q: How many goals has Cole Caufield scored this season?

A: Cole Caufield has scored 40 goals this season.

Q: Who was the last Canadiens player to score 40 goals before Caufield?

A: Vincent Damphousse was the last Canadiens player to score 40 goals, doing so in the 1993-94 season.

Q: What was the final score of the game?

A: The final score was Montreal Canadiens 3, Boston Bruins 2 (OT).