The Montreal Canadiens secured a 5-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night, extending their point streak to 12 games. The achievement marks the team’s longest such sequence since the 1992-93 season, when the franchise claimed its last Stanley Cup title.
Historical Performance and Team Resilience
During Thursday’s matchup, Cole Caufield made history by becoming the first Montreal player to score in eight consecutive games against the Bruins. The team’s 12-game point streak has been accomplished despite significant roster challenges, as the squad played all those matches without Russian sophomore Ivan Demidov. Additionally, team captain Nick Suzuki missed six games during the stretch, and defenseman Mike Matheson was sidelined for a considerable portion of the matches. While some observers attribute the success to strong goaltending from Jacob Fowler, the goaltender remains a vital component of the active roster.
Upcoming Schedule and Player Returns
Montreal faces five games before a scheduled public signing session on November 22 featuring Demidov. The appearance was originally postponed due to injury, suggesting a potential return to the lineup by that date. The upcoming stretch includes home games against the Avalanche and the Flyers, followed by a three-game road trip in three days against the Rangers, the Devils, and the Carolina Hurricanes.
