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Caufield Scores His Second Goal in OT to Lift Canadiens over Sabres 4-3
Caufield’s overtime goal capped a two-goal night as Montreal won its second straight extra-time game over Buffalo.
On Saturday at the Bell Centre, Cole Caufield scored twice, including the overtime winner 54 seconds into the extra period, to lift the Montreal Canadiens past the Buffalo Sabres 4-3.
This victory marks the second time this week the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres in extra time, continuing a rivalry that reignited during their second-round playoff series last spring.
Defenceman David Reinbacher made his season debut for the Montreal Canadiens, while captain Nick Suzuki extended his point streak against the Buffalo Sabres to 10 consecutive regular-season games.
Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis remarked, "No way," after a Buffalo Sabres three-on-one rush failed, while goalie Jacob Fowler stopped 23 shots.
The Buffalo Sabres host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, while the Montreal Canadiens prepare to face the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.