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A late goal denied Caufield from having his 50th goal also being a game-winner, but his linemates saved the day.

Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal of the season on Thursday evening in the Montreal Canadiens' 2-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first Habs player to reach that milestone since Stéphane Richer did it during the 1989-90 season.

Montreal will pass the Lightning for at least second place with a win in the penultimate home game of the regular season.

Montreal looks for a second win over Tampa Bay in 10 days, and perhaps even a place atop the Atlantic Division.

In today's headlines, is Caufield's quest for 50 becoming a distraction, St. Louis feels for Gallagher, Demidov continues to impress one year in, Ovechkin will decide his fate this summer, Oilers may be short Draisaitl longer than expected, and more.

Rose Gervais was about 12 weeks pregnant with her third child in 2023 when she had to travel from Gaspé, Que., to Montreal for an abortion. She should have been able to get the procedure done much closer, in Quebec City, but doctors say delays in .. ...

There's no denying that Tuesday night was far from the best performance for the Habs. Individual talent once again helped them overcome that.

Montreal Victoire score three times in the second period to defeat Seattle Torrent 4-1 ...

In today's links, where Cole Caufield can go from here, the shifting Atlantic Division, and the Utah Mammoth unveil a new Zamboni.

Three second-period goals spurred the Montreal Victoire to a 4-1 win over the Seattle Torrent on Tuesday night in Laval, Que.