HISTORIC: Montreal Canadiens Cole Caufield's 50 goals, Habs beat Bolts in potential playoff preview

The Locked On Canadiens podcast celebrates a historic milestone: Cole Caufield becoming the first Montreal Canadiens player in 36 years to score 50 goals in a season, a feat achieved during a thrilling 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Hosts Laura Saab and Ian reflect on the electric atmosphere at the Bell Centre, where Caufield’s 50th goal sparked bedlam, and emphasize how the moment was shared not just with the crowd but with fans across the hockey world. They praise Caufield’s humility and team-first mentality, noting how the organization intentionally kept the spotlight balanced despite the individual achievement. The episode also highlights standout performances from players like Ivan Slavkovsky, who scored the game-winning goal and reached 30 goals, and Jakob Dobish, whose strong goaltending kept Tampa at bay despite physical challenges. The hosts caution against underestimating Tampa, even after a dominant win, and discuss the Canadiens’ need to improve their power play efficiency ahead of a potential playoff matchup. The episode concludes with a lively mailbag segment, covering fan questions on everything from celebrity game companions to award reform, and a call to celebrate Slavkovsky’s contributions, which were overshadowed by the 50-goal milestone.