Why is Cole Caufield trending today?
Cole Caufield is trending after scoring two goals, including the overtime winner, in a 4-3 victory against the Buffalo Sabres. He has earned the nickname "Mr. Saturday Night" due to a high volume of goals scored on that specific day of the week.
What happened
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Caufield scores twice, including the game-winning goal in overtime, to defeat the Buffalo Sabres [1], [3].
What you need to know
Caufield has 66 career goals scored on Saturdays [1].
He currently leads the NHL with 38 Saturday goals since the 2024-25 season began [1].
His goals-per-game rate on Saturdays ranks seventh all-time in the NHL [1].
He has five goals in eight games during the current 2026-27 season [1].
It is not yet known how many game-winning goals Caufield will total for the current season.
Background
Caufield is a 25-year-old winger for the Montreal Canadiens. Last season, he became the first player for the team to reach 50 goals in 36 years [1].
He plays on a top line with Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky. The trio combined for five points in the recent win over Buffalo, showing a return to their previous chemistry [2].
Questions people ask
Why is he called 'Mr. Saturday Night'?
Because of his tendency to score frequently on Saturdays; he has 66 such goals and a high goals-per-game rate for that day [1].
What is Caufield's theory on his Saturday success?
He jokingly suggested it might be due to 'less traffic' and the ability to sleep longer [1].
Where this came from
[1] tsn.ca
Canadiens’ Caufield credits ‘less traffic’ for Saturday night scoring touch
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[2] sportsnet.ca
Dominant showing in win over Sabres a welcome development for Canadiens' Suzuki line
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[3] thehockeynews.com
Caufield’s Big Night Adds To The Credibility Of His Mister Saturday Night Moniker
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