Cole Caufield predicted to lead NHL in goals next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Cole Caufield of the Montreal Canadiens had a standout 2025-26 season, scoring 51 goals and recording 88 points in 81 games. Following this performance, Adam Gretz of Bleacher Report forecasts that Caufield will lead the NHL in goals for the 2026-27 season. The young forward, just 25, continues to build chemistry with linemates Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky, raising expectations for his upcoming campaign. Winning the Maurice Richard Trophy as the league's leading scorer could be within reach if he maintains his consistency and health.
- •Caufield scored 51 goals in 2025-26 season.
- •Predicted to lead NHL in goals for 2026-27.
- •Building chemistry with Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky.
- •Potential candidate for the Maurice Richard Trophy.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Canadiens' Cole Caufield Given Massive Prediction For Next Season
"Could Caufield be set to have a monster season?
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