Caufield, Newhook each score twice in Canadiens' 5-2 win over Stars

Montreal Canadiens: What Happened

Yahoo Sports reported on Thursday, October 29, 2026 in a story involving Montreal Canadiens, Cole Caufield, Alex Newhook. Here is how the report opens:

DALLAS (AP) — Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook scored two goals each as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Thursday night.Jakub Dobes made 17 saves in his first win since opening night as the Canadiens won their fourth consecutive game, all in Central Division rinks.

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It is one of many NHL stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Montreal Canadiens and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

• The story: Caufield, Newhook each score twice in Canadiens' 5-2 win over Stars
• Who’s involved: Montreal Canadiens, Cole Caufield, Alex Newhook and Stars. DALLAS
• League: NHL
• First reported: Thursday, October 29, 2026 by Yahoo Sports

Background: Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens (French: Canadiens de Montréal, lit. 'Canadians of Montreal'), officially Club de hockey Canadien (lit. 'Canadian hockey club') and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.

Text from Wikipedia’s Montreal Canadiens article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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