Cole Caufield Chases Canadiens' 50-Goal Club

Young star winger eyes historic milestone in Montreal's late-season surge.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:22pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors depicting the explosive energy and raw athleticism of a hockey player driving towards the net, their face and jersey details dissolving into unrecognizable splatters of paint.Caufield's pursuit of a 50-goal season has Montreal fans buzzing with excitement as the young star leads the Canadiens' late-season playoff push.NYC Today

Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield has scored 48 and 49 goals so far this season, putting him on the cusp of joining the team's exclusive 50-goal club. Caufield acknowledged the significance of the milestone, joking that he's not thinking about it before admitting he's very much aware of the opportunity.

Why it matters

Reaching 50 goals in a season is an elite accomplishment, with only a handful of players in Canadiens history achieving the feat. Caufield's pursuit of this milestone comes as the Canadiens have surged late in the season, making a push for the playoffs.

The details

Caufield scored his 48th and 49th goals of the season in the Canadiens' 7th consecutive win, putting him just one shy of the 50-goal mark. The 24-year-old winger has emerged as a star in Montreal, improving on his previous career-high of 41 goals.

  • Caufield scored his 48th and 49th goals on April 2, 2026.

The players

Cole Caufield

A 24-year-old winger for the Montreal Canadiens who has scored 48 goals so far this season, putting him on the verge of joining the team's exclusive 50-goal club.

Nathan MacKinnon

A star center for the Colorado Avalanche who currently leads the NHL in goals scored this season.

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What they’re saying

“No.”

— Cole Caufield, Montreal Canadiens Winger

“Yeah.”

— Cole Caufield, Montreal Canadiens Winger

What’s next

Caufield will have several more games this season to try and reach the 50-goal milestone, as the Canadiens make a late playoff push.

The takeaway

Caufield's pursuit of 50 goals highlights his emergence as an elite goal-scorer in the NHL, and the Canadiens' resurgence late in the season. Reaching this historic milestone would cement Caufield's status as one of the league's top young stars.