Caufield Mends the Rift in Seattle

The Montreal Canadiens concluded a successful western road trip with a hard-fought 4-3 overtime victory against the Seattle Kraken. The game took place on Tuesday night at Climate Pledge Arena. Cole Caufield, with his fourth career double and 11th career overtime goal, once again proved crucial for the Canadiens, especially after a tense third period.

Caufield Mends the Rift in Seattle

Montreal initially commanded a 3-0 lead midway through the third period. However, Brandon Montour of the Kraken led a fierce comeback, demonstrating his consistent success against the Canadiens. Since joining Seattle, Montour has amassed 12 points in just four games against Montreal.

• Montour scored in a high-pressure situation, narrowing Montreal’s lead to 3-1.
• Last year, he notably recorded a hat trick against the Canadiens.

Despite the late-game pressure, Montreal managed to hold on. The Canadiens trailed for a brief moment as the Kraken rallied, but Caufield’s timely goals secured the win.

Game Summary

The game saw Montreal dominate early on, scoring two goals in the first period while limiting Seattle’s chances. Jakub Dobes, the Canadiens’ goaltender, earned his sixth consecutive win, backed by a strong defensive performance that restricted the Kraken to 21 shots, with 15 blocked by his teammates.

The game featured several penalties against Montreal, with the Kraken receiving four power-play opportunities. However, the Canadiens’ power-play units also had significant moments, as Juraj Slafkovsky and Alex Newhook scored during advantageous situations.

Key Moments in the Third Period

• 18:17: Montour scores, making it 3-3.
• 16:32: Daccord makes a critical save against Suzuki.
• 15:17: Wright scores for Seattle, further closing the gap.

After a four-game stretch in just seven days, the Canadiens will rest before returning to action against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

This victory solidified their strong performance during the trip, which also included wins against the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks. The lone setback was a close loss to the Edmonton Oilers, indicating the Canadiens’ competitiveness in the league.