Canadiens beat Stars 5-2 behind Caufield's two goals

The Canadiens beat the Stars 5-2 at American Airlines Center and turned the game with two goals in 27 seconds late in the first period. Cole Caufield, the player of the game (Chirp Rating 8.4), scored twice and put three shots on goal.

Caufield opened the scoring at 7:24 of the first with a snap shot. Wyatt Johnston tied it 1-1 at 12:53. Then Montreal pulled away. Alex Newhook put the Canadiens ahead 2-1 at 16:05 with a backhand, and Caufield made it 3-1 at 16:32. Newhook added another backhand at 6:11 of the second for a 4-1 lead. Jamie Benn cut it to 4-2 at 8:52, but Dallas got no closer. Phillip Danault sealed it at 19:12 of the third.

Montreal improved to 8-3-2 and 18 points. Dallas fell to 7-5-1 and 15 points. Chirp's Sim had the Stars at 62% before the game, so this one went against the model.