Cole Caufield — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Cole Caufield is an NHL right wing for the Montréal Canadiens.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Cole Caufield has 14 points (10 goals, 4 assists) in 15 games, a 78-point pace over 84 games. He leads the Montréal Canadiens and is 56th in the NHL in scoring. 11 of the 14 came at even strength and 3 on the power play. He is averaging 18:40 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
A high-impact offensive player, Cole Caufield is a right wing in his prime who plays top-line minutes. He consistently produces points at a high rate, excelling at getting to dangerous scoring areas and unleashing shots from anywhere on the ice.
Caufield's disciplined play helps him stay out of the penalty box. However, a limitation in his game is that he rarely blocks shots.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Weight | 175 lb |
| Born | January 2, 2001 (age 25) in Mosinee, United States |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 1, Pick 15 — MTL |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 10 | 4 | 14 | +3 | 6 | 48 | 20.8% | 18:40 | 61.3% | 5.8 | 0.7 | 3.7 | 0.66 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.0 | -0.3 | +0.3 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 92th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Power Play | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 4 | 14 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:40 | 48 | 20.8% | 2 | 2 | 0.93 | 5.8 | 0.71 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 3.7 |
| 2025-26 | 81 | 51 | 37 | 88 | 23.9 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 37 | 33 | 70 | 15.3 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 28 | 37 | 65 | 13.3 |
| 2022-23 | 46 | 26 | 10 | 36 | 6.6 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 23 | 20 | 43 | 8.6 |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1.7 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Cole Caufield has been worth 3.7 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 23.9 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cole Caufield's GAR this season?
Cole Caufield has been worth 3.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Cole Caufield's WAR this season?
Cole Caufield has been worth about 0.7 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Cole Caufield have this season?
Cole Caufield has 10 goals and 4 assists for 14 points in 15 games this season.
Is Cole Caufield a good right wing?
Cole Caufield ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (3.7) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Cole Caufield's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Cole Caufield has accumulated 73.0 career GAR and 321 points.
How tall is Cole Caufield, and how much does he weigh?
Cole Caufield is 5'8" tall and weighs 175 lb. Born January 2, 2001 (age 25) in Mosinee, United States.
How does Cole Caufield score across situations in 2026-27?
Cole Caufield has 11 even-strength points, 3 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Cole Caufield's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Cole Caufield has scored on 20.8% of 48 shots in 2026-27.