Caufield scored a goal on five shots over 16:32 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield toe-dragged around Kevin Korchinski and lifted a backhander between the pipe and goalie Petr Mrazek to give Montreal a 1-0 lead early in the second period. It was the second straight game with a goal for Caufield. The sniper's picked up where he left off in 2022-23 when he scored 26 goals over 46 games.

Caufield scored a power-play goal on his lone shot, blocked one shot and recorded two hits over 19:11 of ice time in Wednesday's 6-5 shootout loss to Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield opened the third period with a power-play goal that evened the game at three goals apiece. He nearly scored earlier in the game, but a video review determined he was offside on the play. The power-play goal was especially encouraging given Montreal's issues there last season which lingered into this year's preseason.

Caufield scored a goal on five shots and picked up an assist in Wednesday's preseason win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield made his preseason debut Wednesday and doesn't appear to have missed a beat from his breakout 2022-23 campaign. The forward scored 26 goals on 158 shots (16.5 shooting percentage) over 46 games before a shoulder injury ended his season prematurely. He's expected to occupy a spot on the first line along with captain Nick Suzuki this coming season.

Caufield (shoulder) agreed to terms on an eight-year, $62.8 million contract with Montreal on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield -- who was scheduled to be a restricted free agent this offseason -- has tied himself to the Habs through the 2030-31 season. In his first three years in the NHL, the Wisconsin native racked up 53 goals and 31 assists in 123 contests (.68 points per game). The winger will enter the upcoming campaign fresh off shoulder surgery but should still feature on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit.

Caufield (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield's season was already over, so this is just a paper move for Montreal. The 22-year-old scored a career-high 26 goals in 46 games this season and should be ready for the start of the 2023-24 campaign.

Caufield separated his shoulder twice this season, once before Christmas versus Dallas and finally versus Nashville on Jan. 12, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield managed to play five more games after the Predators contest before the Canadiens shut him down for the season. He was able to pop his shoulder back into place both times, but it was eventually determined that Caufield would require season-ending surgery. The surgery will occur Feb. 1 as final details are still being sorted out. Caufield had already set a career high in goals with 26 and had 36 points in 46 games. He is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in September.

Caufield will miss the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is horrible news for Caufield and the Canadiens, as he had already set a career high in goals with 26 in just 46 games this campaign. The 22-year-old winger will finish the season with 36 points and 158 shots on goal, as he was establishing himself as a star for the Habs. Caufield will need surgery on his right shoulder, but he's expected to be ready for the start of training camp in September barring any major setbacks.

Caufield logged a goal and an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield picked up an assist on Kirby Dach's power-play tally in the first period before scoring the game-winning goal midway through the third. The 22-year-old Caufield now has seven goals and one assist in his last eight contests. He's up to 36 points (26 goals, 10 assists) through 44 games this season.

Caufield scored two power-play goals, including the game-winner, in Thursday's 4-3 victory over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Both goals came on one-timers that beat Yaroslav Askarov, who was making his first NHL start and got a rude introduction to the speed of the game at its highest level. Caufield hasn't recorded an assist in a remarkable 22 straight games, but he's doing just fine as a sniper, finding the back of the net six times on 26 shots (23.1 percent) over the last six contests. On the season, the 22-year-old is up to 25 goals, but only 34 points, through 42 games.

Caufield scored a goal in a 5-4 win Saturday over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield gave Montreal a 3-2 lead in the first minute of the third when he lifted a backhand over Jordan Binnington's right arm. It was Caufield's 50th goal as a member of the Canadiens and it came in his 117th game. He's the fourth-fastest Montreal player to hit that mark, behind greats Maurice Richard (76 games), Jean Beliveau (105) and Bernie Geoffrion (114).