
Cole Caufield’s overtime heroics hand Montreal Canadiens third straight win
MONTREAL — Cole Caufield’s overtime goal propelled the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday.
Caufield’s goal was his team-leading 28th this season.
Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki scored two first-period goals for Montreal (28-26-5) to run his personal multi-point streak to three games. Alex Newhook also scored for the Canadiens for his first goal since Feb. 4.
Montreal’s goalie Samuel Montembeault stopped 22 shots for the win. The Becancour, Que. native has started and won all three of Montreal’s games after the 4 Nations Face-Off break.