{"id":542172,"date":"2026-04-05T14:34:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T14:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542172\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T14:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T14:34:14","slug":"cole-caufield-calls-out-zachary-bolduc-after-lazy-defensive-play-leads-to-costly-canadiens-goal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542172\/","title":{"rendered":"Cole Caufield calls out Zachary Bolduc after lazy defensive play leads to costly Canadiens goal"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: Screenshot<\/p>\n

We witnessed a notable moment last night after Jack Hughes\u2019 second goal against the Montreal Canadiens.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s excellent, and part of a true winning team, to see teammates “challenge” each other to maintain the highest competitive standard.<\/p>\n

In short, a video sequence involving Cole Caufield and forward Zachary Bolduc is currently generating significant buzz online.<\/p>\n

Mike Veenie notably highlighted a specific play where Caufield was visibly very upset with Zack Bolduc\u2019s lazy defensive effort, which directly led to a goal.<\/p>\n

Rather than keeping his frustration to himself, number 13 showed his emotions right on the ice.<\/p>\n

You can clearly read on Cole Caufield\u2019s lips, as he looks directly at Bolduc in the corner of the rink, telling him: “What are you doing?”<\/p>\n

Accountability as a key factor in becoming a true Stanley Cup contender for the Montreal Canadiens<\/p>\n

Although this type of sequence may seem negative at first glance, many fans and observers view the moment very positively.<\/p>\n

Holding teammates accountable is essential!<\/p>\n

It is this internal accountability and daily standard of excellence that pushes a team from being a young rebuilding group to a legitimate contender for top honours.<\/p>\n

By not hesitating to call out a teammate for a clear lack of effort, Caufield is demonstrating strong leadership qualities, proving he does not tolerate half-measures!<\/p>\n

The message is now clear in the Canadiens\u2019 locker room: if you are not skating both ways, you will hear about it from the team\u2019s leaders.<\/p>\n

You can see Caufield’s reaction in the scene below:<\/p>\n

Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n

POLL<\/p>\n

1 HOUR AGO|92 ANSWERS<\/p>\n

Cole Caufield calls out Zachary Bolduc after lazy defensive play leads to costly Canadiens goal<\/p>\n

Do you like seeing Cole Caufield demand more effort from his teammates on the ice?<\/p>\n

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