Breaking: Canadiens’ Caufield Scores Franchise-History OT Goal, Habs Top Kraken 4-3; Suzuki’s Point Streak Hits 10
Habs’ Caufield and Suzuki Continue to Roll, Lead Montreal to OT Win Over Seattle
The Montreal Canadiens (8-3-0) return home on an upswing, topping the Seattle Kraken (5-4-2) 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday, thanks to a pair of familiar faces. With two thirds of the season in the books, this %% proprioceptive %% dynamic duo, Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki, is not slowing down and setting new trends in the NHL.
Cole Caufield Continues Goal-Scoring Spree
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NHL Goal Leader and Habs Franchise Record: Caufield scored two more goals in the victory, bringing his season total to nine in 11 games. Tied with Nathan MacKinnon and Jack Hughes for the league lead, Caufield is also climbing the Canadiens’ all-time charts. He surpassed both Howie Morenz and Max Pacioretty‘s franchises records for overtime goals, now tallying 11 in his career.
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Sizzling Start: Didn’t Caufield just set a career-high last year with 37 goals? The young winger is on pace to shatter that mark with his scorching start. Over his last 10 games, Caufield has netted eight goals and is plus-9.
Did you know? Cole Caufield is one of just five players this season to have a shooting percentage (26.1%) above 25%.
Nick Suzuki Racking up Points
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NHL Assist Leader: Suzuki’s stellar play has propelled him to the league lead in assists with 14, and his 16 points place him tied for fourth in the NHL. His latest effort included a trio of helpers against Seattle, extending his career-long point streak to 10 games.
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On the Radar for Olympic Team Canada: The Habs’ captain isn’t hurting his case for a spot on Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics – he’s scored 53 points in his last 37 games since the 4 Nations Tournament last year.
Pro Tip: Suzuki’s rise up the league’s assist leaderboard isn’t just about his individual skills; his linemates – Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky – are due significant credit. They’ve combined for 16 goals this season.
The ‘3rd LinMate’ – Juraj Slafkovsky
Speaking of Slafkovsky, the third member of Montreal’s top line has been remarkably more productive than in recent years. After being held pointless in his first three games, he’s tallied five goals in eight games – already more than he scored in all of last season. And if you think Slafkovsky’s 50% shooting percentage will sustain all season, consider this: since 2000, only three NHL players have maintained such a shooting clip across a full season.
Habs Co-lead Division After Road Trip
Riding high thanks to their top line, the Canadiens completed a successful Western road trip, earning six out of eight possible points and reclaiming sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division.
FAQ
Q: Who scored the overtime winner for Montreal against Seattle?
A: Cole Caufield
*Q: How many points does Nick Suzuki have this season?
A: Suzuki has 16 points
Q: Did Montreal win its last road trip game?
A: Yes, 4-3 OT win against Seattle
The Road Ahead
The Canadiens return home and will face the Ottawa Senators this Saturday night at the Bell Centre. Eager to build on their recent success, Montreal aims to keep its stranglehold on first place in the Atlantic. Presale tickets for the matchup are available here.
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