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Cole Caufield faces a setback in the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy race as Nathan MacKinnon extends his lead.
The race is intensifying as Caufield actively chases Nathan MacKinnon for the top spot among the league’s goal scorers.
The Montreal Canadiens forward is on an exceptional offensive run, giving fans reason to believe, but MacKinnon keeps adding to his total.
The goal of scoring 50 goals in a single regular season is becoming increasingly realistic for Caufield, which is remarkable!
Since the era of Stéphane Richer, no player in the Montreal organization has achieved this impressive feat.
However, the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy is unfortunately slipping further out of reach.
MacKinnon opens four-goal gap as Caufield’s Rocket Richard chase gets tougher
To win the prestigious trophy, the climb is becoming steeper for Caufield.
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice against the Winnipeg Jets, dealing a significant blow to Caufield’s chances.
Meanwhile, the Canadiens forward was recently held scoreless against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
This situation gives the Colorado Avalanche center a four-goal lead.
With eleven games remaining in the regular season, anything is possible, but with those two goals from MacKinnon, it will be very difficult for Cole.
Caufield, 25, has 44 goals in 70 games this season (76 points).
MacKinnon, 30, has 48 goals in 70 games this season (117 points).
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