Caufield leads Canadiens past Stars in Dallas

Caufield Powers Away Lead

The Montreal Canadiens secured a decisive 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Cole Caufield was the standout performer for the visitors, registering two goals and two points in the win. The Canadiens dominated the early stages of the contest, establishing a three-goal lead before the break.

Attendance at the venue reached 18,532 fans who witnessed the home team struggle to keep pace with Montreal’s offensive attack. The result improves Montreal’s standing while Dallas continues to search for consistency at home.

First Period Dominance

The game’s trajectory was set quickly in the opening frame. Cole Caufield struck first for Montreal, firing a snap shot assisted by Phillip Danault and Alexandre Carrier to put the visitors ahead 1-0. Dallas responded immediately as Wyatt Johnston netted a snap shot, assisted by Mikko Rantanen and Miro Heiskanen, to tie the game at 1-1.

However, the momentum shifted back to Montreal when Alex Newhook scored a backhand goal, assisted by Noah Dobson and Lane Hutson, to make it 2-1. Caufield completed his hat-trick effort in terms of scoring threats by adding his second goal of the game, a snap shot assisted by Adam Engstrom and Juraj Slafkovský, extending the lead to 3-1 before the first intermission.

Second and Third Periods

Montreal extended their advantage in the second period. Alex Newhook added his second goal of the night with a backhand shot, assisted by Chris Kreider and Noah Dobson, pushing the score to 4-1. The Stars managed to cut the deficit slightly when Jamie Benn scored a wrist shot, assisted by Mikko Rantanen and Wyatt Johnston, making it 4-2.

The third period saw no further goals from Dallas, as the defense locked down the attack. The final tally was sealed when Phillip Danault scored a wrist shot, assisted by Jake Evans, to cap the 5-2 result. Noah Dobson recorded two assists for Montreal, matching his point total for the night.

Final Records

With the win, the Montreal Canadiens improve their record to 8 wins, 3 losses, and 2 overtime losses, accumulating 18 points. The Dallas Stars fall to 7 wins, 5 losses, and 1 overtime loss, holding 15 points. The performance highlights the depth of the Canadiens roster, with multiple players contributing to the scoring line.

Wyatt Johnston led Dallas with one goal and two assists, while Mikko Rantanen provided two assists. The game concluded with the visitors taking full control of the scoreboard, leaving the home crowd with little to celebrate in the final minutes.

Sources

ESPN