Caufield scored a goal on six shots in the Canadiens' 6-3 loss to the Predators on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield opened the scoring for Montreal, cutting the Nashville lead to 3-1 with just under a minute to play in the first period. This performance marks goals in back-to-back games for Caufield with three goals in this two-game span. The American forward has 22 goals and 31 points on the season.

Caufield scored twice Saturday in a 9-2 loss to Washington.

EDGE Analysis

His first was a one-timer from the left face-off circle during a 4-on-3 power play in the second. It was his 20th goal of the season. The second came later that frame when he stole the puck from the Caps' Lars Eller and beat Charlie Lindgren on a breakaway. Caufield (37 games) is the first Canadiens player to score 20 goals in 37 or fewer games since Martin Rucinsky (37) and Brian Savage (37) each did it in 1995-96.

Caufield skated on the second line in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Stars. He had three shots on goal over 16:33 of ice time in the loss.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield, normally part of the top line, was added to the second line while struggling wingers Joel Armia and Jonathan Drouin bookended Nick Suzuki on the top line. It's unclear if the alignment will stick when the Canadiens return from their holiday break Wednesday in Tampa against the Lightning.

Caufield scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield continues to be a menace for goaltenders in December -- he's scored seven times in 10 games this month, though he hasn't recorded an assist since Nov. 23. The 21-year-old is up to 19 tallies, 28 points, 108 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 32 contests. He's in good form and is a fixture on the Canadiens' top line.

Caufield tallied a pair of goals in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield got the Canadiens on the board with a power-play goal early in the third period. He'd add a second tally just a few minutes later, beating Lukas Dostal on a wraparound, to tie the game 2-2. Caufield has now scored five goals in his last six contests as he's up to 27 points (18 goals, nine assists) through 30 games this season.

Caufield had four shots on goal and blocked one shot over 19:27 of ice time in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield was on the ice after leaving the Canadiens' previous game with an upper-body injury. The TOI was nearly two minutes more than his season average, so it looks like Caufield will be good to go Thursday, when the Ducks visit Montreal.

Caufield (upper body) will travel with the team to face Ottawa on Wednesday and is expected to suit up.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield was forced to leave Monday's matchup with the Flames due to his upper-body injury but appears to have avoided anything serious. With the 21-year-old winger in the lineup, he will look to get back to his scoring way after having bent the twine in four of his last six contests.

Caufield (upper body) will be evaluated Tuesday, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield was levelled by the Flames' Trevor Lewis during the second period of Monday's shootout win and did not return. Hickey's report mentions a sense of optimism regarding Caufield being able to make the trip to Ottawa for Wednesday's game against the Senators.

Caufield (upper body) will not return to Monday's tilt with Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield skated for 8:05 before suffering an injury Monday. The 21-year-old winger has tallied 16 goals and 25 points through 28 games. His status for Wednesday's game in Ottawa is questionable for now.

Caufield scored a goal on four shots and recorded one hit over 19:50 of ice time in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield struck late in the third period from an improbable angle to bring Montreal within a goal, but the Kings potted an empty-netter for the win. His goal was the second of the third period, as the Canadiens attempted to mount a late comeback. The Habs looked flat early, perhaps the result of a long layoff following a road trip, but Caufield managed to score for a third straight game and the fourth time in the last five.