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Cole Caufield scored his first NHL hat trick on Saturday night, but it wasn’t enough as the Montreal Canadiens blew two leads and lost 4-3 to the Boston Bruins. The loss dropped the Canadiens to the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Caufield, now on pace for 46 goals, is having a standout offensive season for a team that ranks fourth in the NHL in scoring. However, their defensive struggles and shaky goaltending continue to be a major concern. Samuel Montembeault allowed four goals on 21 shots Saturday, and calls are growing for the Canadiens to start goaltender Jakub Dobes to solidify their playoff push.
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