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With fresh buzz cut, Slafkovsky boosts Canadiens' first line to another level

Juraj Slafkovsky scored four points while Cole Caufield had a hat trick as the Canadiens aim to secure a playoff spot with a 7-3 victory over the Islanders.

  • On Saturday night at the Bell Centre, Juraj Slafkovsky scored two goals and two assists as Montreal defeated the Islanders 7-3.
  • After March 6, Slafkovsky was reunited with Caufield and Suzuki, a move credited with boosting his leadership role and play, as Suzuki reached 60 assists.
  • In the first period, Slafkovsky opened the scoring 4:10 into the first on a power play for his 14th goal, logged 17:14 with four shots and extended a point streak of six games.
  • With the victory, the Canadiens bolster their playoff push, while Cole Caufield sits two behind the league lead after his hat trick.
  • Before puck drop, the Canadiens held a tribute for broadcaster Rodger Brulotte and Youppi! wore an Expos jersey; Kaiden Guhle scored one goal with two assists, while Arber Xhekaj sat for Jayden Struble and Joe Veleno stayed in the lineup.
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With fresh buzz cut, Slafkovsky boosts Canadiens’ first line to another level

MONTREAL - Juraj Slafkovsky arrived at the Bell Centre with a new look Saturday night.

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With fresh buzz cut, Slafkovsky boosts Canadiens' first line to another level

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Poor Youppi! had a tristounet look...

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Montreal Gazette broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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