

Well, at least a new version of the old Caufield, who took the NHL by relative surprise.

They entered Monday's clash with a four-point lead and a game in hand over Calgary for the final playoff spot in the North Division. Montreal Canadiens rookie Cole Caufield looks like a new man under interim head coach Martin St. The Canadiens (20-17-9, 49 points) have won just three of their last 11 games. He played two games with the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League, contributing three goals and an assist before being called up to Montreal's taxi squad. The team announced via Twitter that coach Dominique Ducharme "confirms that Cole Caufield will make his NHL debut tonight in Calgary."Ĭaufield was selected 15th overall in the 2019 NHL Draft and won the 2021 Hobey Baker Memorial Award as college hockey's best player after putting up 30 goals and 22 assists in 31 games at Wisconsin.Īn elite shooter, Caufield has encountered skepticism because he's only 5-foot-7 and 165 pounds. the Canadiens improved their record to 21-17-9 and dealt a huge. 23:02:25 GMT+00:00 - Montreal Canadiens fans will eagerly watch Monday night's game against the Calgary Flames as 20-year-old prospect Cole Caufield makes his NHL debut. Cole Caufield finally makes his NHL debut and Alexander Romanov gets assigned to the taxi.
