The Montreal Canadiens know what’s expected of them in the 2025-26 NHL season. Eager to build on last campaign’s success, the Habs are facing bigger expectations this time around. Cole Caufield reminded Patrik Laine and company of that after the 5-4 overtime win over the Seattle Kraken.

Canadiens fans were treated to an electric victory in the home opener of the 2025-26 NHL campaign. Caufield, Laine, and the Habs overcame a 4-3 deficit in the third period to prevail in sudden-death overtime. Thanks to Caufield’s heroics, Montreal survived at home for its third straight win in the season.

Caufield recorded a brace during the win, as Laine registered his first point of the new season. As the Canadiens start the four-game homestand on the right foot, the former first-round selection in 2019

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