Caufield's Playoff Drought Exposes Montreal's Gap
Eight playoff games, one even-strength goal. Cole Caufield and Montreal's top line are struggling where it counts most.
Eight games into playoff run, Montreal Canadiens have uncovered troubling truth: their most dangerous offensive weapon goes silent when games are decided at even strength. Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Juraj Slafkovsky—the team's top line—have managed just one even-strength goal and one even-strength point combined. Coach perspective is blunt: Caufield lacks "the bounces" needed to generate chances.
