Canadiens Overcome Blue Jackets 4-3 in Overtime with Caufield's Final Minute Goal
Rally from Early Deficit Marked by Coach's Inspirational Talk, Two Power-Play Goals, Crucial Penalty Kill in Overtime, and Caufield's 3-Point Performance
- Cole Caufield scores the game-winning goal in the final minute of overtime, securing a 4-3 victory for the Montreal Canadiens over the Columbus Blue Jackets after rallying from a 2-0 deficit.
- Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Mike Matheson played key roles in the Canadiens' comeback, each recording a goal and at least an assist during the game.
- An inspiring talk from Canadiens' head coach Martin St. Louis between the first and second periods spurred Montreal's rally, according to Caufield.
- Despite opportunities to score, the Blue Jackets weren't able to capitalize on a power-play in the end of the third period and into overtime, after a high-sticking penalty against the Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher.
- The Canadiens managed to successfully kill the penalty in overtime, leading to Caufield netting the winning goal with 43 seconds left.