Canadiens stun Maple Leafs 2-1 in shootout as Caufield extends point streak to 10 games with clutch performance at Scotiabank Arena

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in a shootout at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Alexandre Texier scored the decisive shootout goal while Cole Caufield extended his point streak to 10 games, the longest active streak in the NHL.

Jakub Dobes made 22 saves through regulation and overtime for Montreal. The young goaltender stopped all three Toronto shootout attempts to secure the victory. The Canadiens improved to 15-9-3 on the season.

Dennis Hildeby stopped 33 shots for Toronto in his first start since Joseph Woll joined Anthony Stolarz on injured reserve earlier in the day. The Maple Leafs fell to 13-11-4, ending their three-game winning streak.

🔥 Quick Facts

• Final Score: Montreal 2, Toronto 1 (Shootout)
• Cole Caufield scored in regulation and the shootout, extending his point streak to 10 games
• Alexandre Texier scored the shootout winner with a one-handed deke
• Montreal is now 2-2 in shootouts this season
• This was the third meeting between the teams; each had won 5-2 in previous matchups

Caufield Powers Canadiens Offense

Montreal connected on their second power play at 8:25 of the second period when Caufield slid his 15th goal of the season past Hildeby. The goal gave the Canadiens a 1-0 lead heading into the third period.

Caufield has recorded 12 points (three goals, nine assists) during his current 10-game point streak. This marks the second double-digit point streak of his career. The talented winger also scored in the shootout to help seal the victory.

Player	Team	Stats
Cole Caufield	Montreal	1 goal (regulation), 1 shootout goal, 10-game point streak
Jakub Dobes	Montreal	22 saves, 3/3 shootout saves
Scott Laughton	Toronto	1 goal
Dennis Hildeby	Toronto	33 saves

Maple Leafs Battle Back But Fall Short

Scott Laughton scored the equalizer for Toronto to force overtime. Hildeby made several key saves throughout the game in his emergency start. The backup goaltender faced a heavy workload against Montreal’s aggressive forecheck.

The Maple Leafs entered the game riding a three-game winning streak after victories over Carolina (5-1), Florida (4-1), and Pittsburgh (7-2). Toronto went 4-2-0 on their recent six-game road trip before returning home. Morgan Rielly played his 900th NHL game, becoming the eighth player in franchise history to reach that milestone.

“I liked [our game] a lot. We’ve been kind of focusing on the full 200 feet, not just in the defensive zone. They’ve got a lot of dynamic players who make plays, and I thought we did a good job limiting their touches.”

— Cole Caufield, Montreal Canadiens forward

Texier Seals Victory in Shootout

Texier moved in on Hildeby during the shootout and used a spectacular one-handed deke to score the winning goal. Dobes then stopped John Tavares at the other end to seal Montreal’s victory.

Montreal coach Martin St. Louis praised his team’s defensive effort. The Canadiens limited Toronto’s high-powered offense throughout the game. Nick Suzuki’s seven-game point streak (four goals, six assists) ended, as did his six-game assist streak.

What’s Next for Both Teams?

The Canadiens host the St. Louis Blues on Sunday night at Bell Centre. Montreal looks to build on this divisional victory and maintain their playoff position. The Maple Leafs host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night at Scotiabank Arena.

Toronto will monitor Joseph Woll’s recovery from a lower-body injury. Coach Craig Berube indicated Woll should return within a week. The Maple Leafs need to regroup quickly with another Atlantic Division matchup approaching.

Sources

• NHL.com – Official game recap and statistics
• ESPN – Final score and box score
• CBS Sports/Associated Press – Game coverage and quotes