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* Cole Caufield scored twice in a 7-5 Canadiens victory over the Sabres. He leads the League in goals (12).

* Martin Necas extended his assists streak to 10 games in a 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.

* Mason Marchment recorded his second-ever five-point game.

* Nathan MacKinnon became the first player this season to reach 30 points, doing so in 16 games played.

* Connor McDavid is in action Tuesday night. He sits five points shy of the 1,000-point mark.

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