Canadiens’ Cole Caufield credits ‘less traffic’ for Saturday night scoring touch

Montreal - Cole Caufield, the Canadiens winger, has been asked repeatedly about his ability to score on Saturday nights. Now, he believes the reason is "less traffic." The 25-year-old from Mosinee, Wis., scored twice in the Canadiens' 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at Bell Centre, including the overtime winner. Caufield, who leads the NHL with 38 goals on Saturdays this season, attributes his success to the quieter atmosphere and the energy of the crowd.

Buffalo had a chance to end the game in the third period, but Josh Norris missed a shot, leading to Caufield's breakaway goal. Caufield now holds the seventh all-time spot among players with Saturday goals, including legends like Mike Bossy, Mario Lemieux, and Wayne Gretzky. The Canadiens' coach, Martin St. Louis, acknowledged the team's improvement but noted that small mental errors can still cost them crucial leads.