Caufield scores 50th goal of season for Canadiens
Caufield, 25, is one goal behind Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon in the race for the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, which is awarded to League’s leader in goals.
No Canadiens player has ever won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, which was unveiled on Jan. 24, 1999, as a gift to the NHL from the Canadiens. In fact, since the trophy was unveiled, Caufield is the only Canadiens player at score at least 40 goals in a season.
After he scored two goals in a 3-2 win at the New York Rangers on April 2, Caufield was asked whether scoring his 50th goal and catching MacKinnon was on his mind. Caufield quickly said, “No,” but after a pause, he gave an enthusiastic, “Like yeah,” drawing laughs from the media.
“I just say the same as our coach, we’re focused on our team game and winning games, and I think individual stuff comes with that,” he said. “Obviously, it helps when you’re winning games, but you’d be crazy not to know what’s going on around the League.
“So again, still hungry. A couple more games to go.”
