Caufield Chases Canadiens' 50-Goal Milestone

Young star aims to join elite club with late-season scoring surge.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:36pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey player scoring a goal, with the player's form fractured and abstracted into sharp, overlapping planes of red, blue, and white, capturing the dynamic energy of the moment.Caufield's late-season scoring surge has him on the verge of joining the Canadiens' exclusive 50-goal club, a milestone that would cement his status as one of the NHL's most promising young stars.NYC Today

Cole Caufield, the 24-year-old forward for the Montreal Canadiens, is closing in on a rare franchise milestone - scoring 50 goals in a single NHL season. With 48 goals already, Caufield has two games left to net the final two tallies and cement his place among the Canadiens' all-time great scorers.

Why it matters

Reaching the 50-goal plateau is an elite accomplishment in the NHL, with only a handful of players in Canadiens history achieving the feat. Caufield's potential entry into this exclusive club would cement his status as one of the league's premier young talents and a cornerstone of Montreal's rebuild.

The details

Caufield has been on a torrid scoring pace over the Canadiens' last seven games, netting 10 goals during the team's winning streak. He now sits just two goals shy of the 50-goal mark with two games remaining in the regular season. The young winger has emerged as one of the NHL's most dangerous scorers, using his elite shot and quick release to terrorize opposing goaltenders.

  • Caufield scored his 48th and 49th goals of the season on April 3, 2026.
  • The Canadiens have two games left in the 2025-26 regular season.

The players

Cole Caufield

A 24-year-old forward for the Montreal Canadiens who is closing in on the franchise's 50-goal milestone.

Montreal Canadiens

The NHL team that Caufield plays for, known for their storied history and passionate fan base.

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What’s next

Caufield will have two more games to score the final one or two goals needed to reach the 50-goal mark and join the Canadiens' exclusive club.

The takeaway

Caufield's pursuit of the 50-goal milestone highlights the young star's rapid development into one of the NHL's premier scorers. His late-season surge has energized the Canadiens' fanbase and provided hope for the team's future as they rebuild around their talented young core.