NHL · Final Recap

Caufield and Newhook Strike Twice in Canadiens’ 5-2 Rout

October 30, 2026 · 2:40 AM

Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook scored twice apiece as Montréal extended its winning streak to four with a 5-2 win in Dallas.

Montréal rode two goals apiece from Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook to a 5-2 win over Dallas, extending its streak to four. Caufield and Newhook supplied four of the Canadiens’ five goals, while Noah Dobson set up two and finished at plus-1. Dallas got a power-play goal from Wyatt Johnston, who added an assist, but the Stars managed only two goals overall. Johnston led Dallas with two points, and Mikko Rantanen also had two assists. Jakub Dobes made 17 saves on 19 shots for an .895 save percentage; Jake Oettinger stopped 15 of 19 for a .789 save percentage. The result came despite Dallas converting once on the power play, while Montréal went 0-for-its power-play opportunities.

Key Performers

Cole Caufield: 2 G, 0 A, 2 P, 3 SOG, +2, 0 PPG, 0 hits; Alex Newhook: 2 G, 0 A, 2 P, 2 SOG, +2, 0 PPG, 1 hit. Wyatt Johnston: 1 G, 1 A, 2 P, 2 SOG, +1, 1 PPG, 1 hit; Mikko Rantanen: 0 G, 2 A, 2 P, 1 SOG, +1, 0 PPG, 1 hit. Jakub Dobes: 17 saves, 19 shots against, .895 SV%; Jake Oettinger: 15 saves, 19 shots against, .789 SV%.

Standings Impact

Montréal improved to 8-3-2 and 18 points, extending its winning streak to four. Dallas fell to 7-5-1 and remained at 15 points, with its losing streak reaching two.

DYMA Insight

The Canadiens, ranked 16th in the power index, beat a Dallas team ranked sixth by turning four goals from Caufield and Newhook into a decisive cushion. Dallas had the stronger team save percentage entering the game (.908 to Montréal’s .901), but Dobes delivered the better night in net.