Caufield's overtime goal lifts Canadiens past Sabres, 4-3

Cole Caufield scored the game-winner just 54 seconds into overtime, helping the Montreal Canadiens edge the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Saturday night. Caufield’s goal, his second of the game, came after the Canadiens had built a two-goal lead before Buffalo rallied to tie. Zachary Bolduc and Alexandre Texier also contributed goals for Montreal. Jack Quinn, Tage Thompson, and Josh Norris netted for the Sabres, who tied the game late in the third period. Jacob Fowler made 23 saves in net for the Canadiens, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had 30 saves for Buffalo. Both teams face upcoming games, with the Sabres hosting the Flyers and the Canadiens hosting the Sharks next week.

• 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Caufield scores his second goal in OT to lift Canadiens over Sabres 4-3