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Cole Caufield Becomes the 1st Montreal Canadiens Player to Score 50 Goals in a Season Since 1990
Caufield’s 50th goal makes him the first Canadiens player to reach the mark in more than 35 years.
- On Thursday, Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first player on the team to reach this milestone in more than 35 years.
- Stephane Richer was the last Canadiens player to hit the 50-goal mark during the 1989-90 campaign; other franchise players to reach this level include Maurice Richard, Bernie Geoffrion, Steve Shutt, Pierre Larouche, and Guy LaFleur.
- The 25-year-old Caufield competes with Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon for the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy, while captain Nick Suzuki said, "Whenever he has a chance to shoot it, there's a high chance it's going in."
- Beyond the individual milestone, the game holds significant playoff implications; the Canadiens entered tied for second in the Atlantic Division with the Lightning, trailing the division-leading Buffalo Sabres by two points.
- Montreal has already clinched a playoff spot, and coach Martin St Louis emphasizes team focus; Caufield said, "We're focused on our team game and winning games.
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The King of Short Kings: Cole Caufield Is A Legend, And Now You Can Officially Slap "50 Goal Scorer" Next To His Name
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