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Cole Caufield

Cole Caufield is an American professional ice hockey right winger for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Cole Caufield is an American professional ice hockey right winger for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted 15th overall by Montreal in 2019, he has become one of the Canadiens’ leading scorers and signed an eight-year contract extension in 2023.

Early life and junior career

Caufield was born in Mosinee, Wisconsin, and developed as a scorer in U.S. hockey programs before moving to major junior and national development pathways. He established a reputation as a prolific goal-scorer before entering the NHL draft.

NHL career

The Canadiens drafted Caufield 15th overall in 2019, and he joined the NHL in the 2020–21 season. He quickly became a key offensive player for Montreal and has played on the team’s top scoring lines and power-play units.

Contract and role with Montreal

Caufield signed an eight-year extension with Montreal in 2023 that runs through the 2030–31 season. The deal reflected his importance to the Canadiens’ long-term core.

Notable achievements

Caufield has been recognized for his goal scoring and reached major milestone totals with Montreal. In 2025–26, he became the seventh player in Canadiens history to score 50 goals in a season.

Key facts

  • Cole Caufield plays right wing for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL.
  • He was selected 15th overall by Montreal at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
  • He signed an eight-year, US$62.8 million contract extension with the Canadiens in June 2023.
  • He made his NHL debut in the 2020–21 season.
  • He was the first U.S.-born player to score 50 goals in a season for Montreal.
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Canadian context

Caufield is a prominent player for the Montreal Canadiens, one of Canada’s most storied NHL franchises, and his career is closely followed by Canadian hockey fans.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Cole Caufield?
Cole Caufield is an American professional ice hockey right winger for the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL.
When was Cole Caufield born?
He was born on January 2, 2001.
Which team drafted Cole Caufield?
The Montreal Canadiens drafted him 15th overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
What position does Cole Caufield play?
He plays right wing and shoots right.
Did Cole Caufield sign a long-term contract with Montreal?
Yes. He signed an eight-year, US$62.8 million extension with the Canadiens on June 5, 2023.
What is one notable scoring milestone Caufield reached?
He scored his 50th goal of the 2025–26 season on April 9, 2026.

References

  1. NHL — https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/player/cole-caufield-8481540
    Supports: Position, birth date, birthplace, height, weight, shooting hand, draft details, and 2025–26 milestone scoring information.
  2. Montreal Canadiens — https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/eight-year-contract-extension-for-cole-caufield-344733474
    Supports: Eight-year contract extension signed in 2023, contract term, average annual value, and draft history.
  3. NHL — https://www.nhl.com/news/cole-caufield-agrees-to-deal-with-montreal-344733870
    Supports: Announcement of the eight-year, US$62.8 million contract extension and annual value.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4565236/cole-caufield
    Supports: Player bio including team, position, height, weight, birth date, birthplace, and draft information.