Caufield shines for Canadiens in front of Australian fans in Game 3 win
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Key Points:
- Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield, who scored a career-high 51 goals in the regular season, broke a nine-game playoff goal drought by scoring the go-ahead goal in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Second Round against the Buffalo Sabres.
- Caufield's goal gave the Canadiens a 2-1 lead early in the second period, contributing to their 6-2 victory and a 2-1 series lead.
- Two fans from Australia, Perry Clinton and Elisa Verdy, became unlikely good luck charms for Caufield after Clinton's social media posts about the Canadiens caught the attention of the team and Caufield himself.
- Air Canada flew the couple from Australia to Montreal for Game 3, where they experienced their first NHL playoff game and met Caufield and coach Martin St. Louis.
- The unique fan connection and Caufield's goal highlight the growing global reach of hockey and the Canadiens' playoff success.