Cole Caufield scores twice, including the winner 54 seconds into overtime, as Canadiens beat Sabres 4-3
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime at the Bell Centre on Saturday 17 October, NHL.com, TSN and ESPN reported. Cole Caufield scored two goals, including the winner 54 seconds into overtime after Josh Norris missed on a 3-on-1 rush. It was his franchise-record 14th regular-season overtime goal. Montreal led 2-1 after the first period, with Caufield's first goal at 14:01. Tage Thompson tied it 3-3 with 9:48 left in the third period. Juraj Slafkovsky and Alexandre Carrier each had two assists. Buffalo lost 4-3 in a shootout to Montreal on Tuesday, so it was the second extra-time game between the teams that week.
Two straight extra-time results show how tight the Canadiens-Sabres matchup is, and each overtime point matters in a tight standings race early in the season.
Fans can see Caufield's overtime scoring is becoming a trademark. The next Canadiens home game is the next chance to see it.
Coverage on Montreal's side emphasized Caufield's clutch scoring and the team's ability to win close games.
Buffalo's side of the coverage highlighted Thompson's late equalizer and that the Sabres kept coming back despite two straight losses in extra time.
Confirmed: the 4-3 overtime result and Caufield's two goals. Not confirmed: how much it helps in the standings, since the season is young. Watch the Canadiens' next game for whether the overtime pattern continues.
DailyDrop Canada edition No. 15 · Morning · MON., OCT. 19, 2026