Caufield had four shots on net over 15:40 of ice time in Monday's 2-1 win over Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield, Montreal's first-round pick in the 2019 draft, had a forward-high four shots in his NHL debut after leaving a successful career at the University of Wisconsin. He skated on the right wing of a line with Phillip Danault and Tomas Tatar, a spot that had belonged to Brendan Gallagher before he went down with a thumb injury. He also spent time on Montreal's power play. It's uncertain if Caufield will continue on the active roster once Paul Byron (lower body) and Jonathan Drouin (non-COVID illness) are ready to play.

Caufield will make his NHL debut Monday in Calagary.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield's undersized at 5-foot-7 and 162 pounds, but the 2019 first-round pick's elite scoring touch has translated at every level thus far. After scoring 30 goals in 31 games with the University of Wisconsin this season, the 20-year-old American potted three goals in two games with AHL Laval before being promoted to the taxi squad. Now that he's gotten a few practices with the NHL squad under his belt, Caufield's all set for his first NHL game action.

Caufield joined the Canadiens on their current road trip, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield, Montreal's first-round pick in 2019, was promoted to the taxi squad Friday and will get a chance to be around the NHLers for the next five games. Being around the Habs may be all he can do. Interim head coach Dominique Ducharme explained the team can't make any roster changes because of salary-cap restrictions. The coach also explained there are recall rules that make it difficult for Montreal to add him: "It's not only salary-cap wise. It's the number of recalls and we used three to play against Toronto (last Monday). We don't have much left." Caufield had three goals and an assist in two games for AHL Laval before the organization added him to the taxi squad.

Caufield was promoted to Montreal's taxi squad Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield has been highly productive in limited AHL action since turning pro March 27, racking up three goals and four points in just two games. The diminutive sniper will likely make his NHL debut sooner rather than later.

Caufield was assigned to AHL Laval on Saturday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

This was expected, as Caufield's professional career will begin with a stint in the minors.

Caufield was added to Montreal's taxi squad in a paper move Friday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is just a logistical move, as Caufield won't be joining the Canadiens for the foreseeable future.

Caufield signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Canadiens on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield's contract begins in the 2020-21 season. The University of Wisconsin product scored 30 goals and added 22 assists in 31 contests during the college season. He'll need to serve a quarantine upon entering Quebec. Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports Caufield will report to AHL Laval to begin his pro career. The 20-year-old winger's small stature (5-foot-7, 165 pounds) likely indicates he'll need some time in the minors before making an NHL impact.

Caufield and the University of Wisconsin were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament on Friday, Stu Cowan of Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Badgers were eliminated by Bemidji State, 6-3, opening the door for the next chapter for Caufield, the Canadiens' first-round pick (15th overall) in the 2019 draft. Montreal general manager Marc Bergevin said earlier this month the organization has a plan for Caufield but would not reveal the details. The first step for the 5-foot-7, 165-pound winger is to serve in quarantine before joining the organization.

Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin said Monday that he expects Caufield to sign an entry-level contract after his season at the University of Wisconsin.

EDGE Analysis

Wisconsin is on track to make the NCAA tournament, as it's ranked fifth in the nation, so Caufield may not arrive in Montreal until late March. Caufield has showcased significant improvement this season, and he's a Hobey Baker nominee after ringing up 17 goals and 33 points over 22 games. His size (5-foot-7, 162 pounds) is still a bit of a concern, so he could be assigned to AHL Laval after inking his entry-level deal.

Caufield scored two goals for Team USA in a pre-tournament game against Finland at the world junior hockey championship Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Caufield potted a pair of goals early in the second period to give Team USA a 3-1 lead in what eventually was a 3-2 win over the Finns. The 19-year-old assistant captain was constantly on the move in the offensive zone, putting himself in position to be fed. Caufield's one-timer gave USA a 2-1 lead, then 35 seconds later he roofed a backhander over the goalie's blocker. The University of Wisconsin forward, who recorded one point at the 2019 juniors, looks like a different player a year later. Team USA will play Russia when the tournament kicks off Friday.