Cole Caufield scores 50th goal, first Hab to reach 50 since 1990

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Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal of the season against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Montreal. He is the first Montreal Canadiens player to reach 50 goals in a season since 1990, ending a 36-year drought. The milestone cements Caufield as one of the NHL's elite goal scorers this year. It energizes Montreal fans and raises expectations for his impact in the playoffs and upcoming contract talks.

Key Highlights

Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

First Canadiens player with 50 goals in a season since 1990.

Ends a 36-year Canadiens drought for 50-goal seasons.

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apnews.comCole Caufield becomes the 1st Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a season since 1990 nytimes.comCaufield becomes first Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a season in 36 years nhl.comCole Caufield with a Goal vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL.com

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