Overview
- Caufield reached 11 career overtime goals with the deciding tally in a 4-3 road win over the Kraken on Oct. 29.
- The new mark moves him past Howie Morenz and Max Pacioretty, who previously shared the Canadiens record.
- Through Montreal’s first 11 games, he shares the NHL lead with nine goals and has 13 points.
- His omission from an NHL-produced 2026 Team USA projection has drawn renewed support for his candidacy, citing elite 5-on-5 production and line-driving data with Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky.
- Context for the record includes the NHL’s shift to 3-on-3 overtime in 2015–16, which has increased scoring chances in extra time.