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Caufield scores twice, including overtime winner, as Canadiens beat Sabres 4-3
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in an NHL game in Montreal on Saturday.
Cole Caufield scored twice, including the overtime winner.
The game was tied 3-3 at the end of regulation, so it went to overtime, where the next goal decided the winner.
The result gave Montreal a win over its division rival.
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Cole Caufield scored his second goal in overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
The game was played in Montreal on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Caufield’s overtime goal decided the game.
The sources do not provide further details about the scoring sequence or the teams’ reasons for the result.
- Who
- The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres. Cole Caufield scored the winning goal for Montreal.
- What
- The Canadiens beat the Sabres 4-3 in overtime.
- When
- Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
- Where
- Montreal.
- Why
- Caufield scored in overtime to give Montreal the win.
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- Final score
- Canadiens 4, Sabres 3
- Winning scorer
- Cole Caufield
- Deciding goal
- Caufield’s second goal, scored in overtime
- Venue
- Montreal
- Date
- Oct. 17, 2026
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