Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal of the 2025-26 NHL season on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The milestone came at 6:30 of the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
With the goal, Caufield became the first Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a single season since Stéphane Richer achieved the feat in the 1989-90 season, ending a 36-year drought for the franchise. The goal contributed to a 4-2 victory for the Canadiens over the Lightning.
Caufield, 25, is in his fifth NHL season, all with Montreal. His previous career high was 48 goals, set in the 2024-25 season. The 50-goal mark is a significant individual achievement in the NHL and highlights his role as a key offensive leader for the historic franchise.
