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Kapanen's Heroics Secure 8th Straight Win for Montreal
5 Apr
Summary
- Oliver Kapanen scored the shootout winner for Montreal's eighth consecutive victory.
- The Montreal Canadiens reached 100 points for the first time since the 2016-17 season.
- Cole Caufield is one goal away from his 50th of the season.
The Montreal Canadiens secured their eighth consecutive victory on Saturday, defeating the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in a thrilling shootout. Oliver Kapanen netted the decisive goal with a precise wrist shot, sealing the win in the fifth round.
This impressive streak brought the Canadiens' season total to 100 points, a mark they had not achieved since the 2016-17 season when they accumulated 103 points. Ivan Demidov, Lane Hutson, and Jayden Struble found the back of the net for Montreal, with Jakub Dobes making 35 saves.
The Devils countered with goals from Timo Meier, Jack Hughes, and Dawson Mercer. Goaltender Jake Allen made 26 saves for New Jersey. Cole Caufield contributed two assists but fell short of his 50th goal of the season, setting the stage for another attempt on Sunday.
Caufield is on the verge of becoming the first Montreal Canadiens player in over three decades to score 50 goals in a single season. He currently stands at 49 goals.
