Cole Caufield spotted celebrating in the streets of Tampa Bay after Canadiens’ Game 7 win

For a 25-year-old who has gone through difficult seasons, the playoffs have a special meaning this year.

Caufield finished the regular season with 51 goals and 88 points in 81 games. The best of his career, and one of the top totals in the NHL this season.

In the playoffs against Tampa, it was quieter: 4 points in 7 games, including 1 goal.

A -4 rating that will get people talking. But in the games that mattered, the Canadiens found ways to win.

The real story of this series is that Montreal beat a 106-point team with goaltending, defense, and a collective effort. Not just with Caufield.

Here is the video in question below:

Cole Caufield faces a tougher offensive test against Buffalo

The video circulating this morning shows a player experiencing his first real playoff run with conviction.

What that will look like against Buffalo starting Wednesday is another question.