Newhook scored a goal on two shots and had two hits over 14:52 of ice time in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Newhook helped close out Montreal's five-game road trip with a win when he took advantage of a favorable deflection off a Kaiden Guhle shot to beat Elvis Merzlikins glove side in the first period. It was the third goal on the trip for Newhook, who is enjoying life on the top line with Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher. A 2019 first-round draft pick of the Avalanche, Newhook is getting more ice time for his new club -- three more minutes per game than he averaged in Colorado -- and he's headed for his most productive season. Newhook has seven goals, 13 points and 31 shots (22.6 shooting percentage) while averaging 16:38 of ice time through 22 games.
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Canadiens' Alex Newhook: Opens and closes scoring
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Newhook scored two goals on four shots in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Ducks.
Newhook tallied the opening goal at 5:59 of the first period and then added the game-winner with 3:20 left in regulation. The 22-year-old has found success with three goals and two helpers over his last three contests. For the season, he has five tallies, 12 points, 27 shots on net, 11 hits and a minus-5 rating through 19 appearances. He should be a solid contributor as long as he maintains a top-six role.
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Canadiens' Alex Newhook: Garners assist in loss
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Newhook had an assist and three shots on goal over 17:05 of ice time in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Boston.
Newhook regained control of the puck behind the net, which led to Nick Suzuki feeding Juraj Slafkovsky for Montreal's first strike. It was the third point in the last two games for Newhook, who was recently moved to the top line alongside Suzuki and Cole Caufield -- Montreal's two most productive forwards.
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Canadiens' Alex Newhook: First goal in 13
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Newhook had a goal and an assist Thursday in a 6-5 loss to the Golden Knights.
He put Montreal up 1-0 with a wrist shot from the right circle at 6:43 of the first period. Newhook came to Montreal with much promise and high hopes, but he has struggled to find his stride. The goal was his first in 13 games, and he has just four goals and five assists in 17 games. Newhook may develop into a top-six player, but right now, he's unlikely to score more than 40-45 points.
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Canadiens' Alex Newhook: Joins top line, adds helper
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Newhook had an assist over 17:59 of ice time in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win against the Red Wings.
Newhook found himself on the top line after Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis reconfigured his top six. The move worked immediately, as 10 different Canadiens had shots on net in the first period, including Mike Matheson's goal off a feed from Newhook. It was the first time in seven games the Canadiens scored first. Perhaps the new line assignment will unlock Newhook, who had three goals over the first three games but none over his 10 subsequent contests.
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Canadiens' Alex Newhook: Helps on power play
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Newhook had a power-play assist, one shot on goal and one blocked shot over 17:22 of ice time in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Blues.
Newhook was the primary helper on the Juraj Slafkovsky's power-play goal. It was the second straight game with a power-play assist for Newhook. Those two players had been on the same line during five-on-five play, but head coach Martin St. Louis tweaked the line combinations Saturday. At even strength, Newhook found himself playing the wing on a new line with Christian Dvorak and Josh Anderson.
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Canadiens' Alex Newhook: Pots third goal
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Newhook scored a goal on two shots and blocked a shot over 16:26 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Minnesota. He also won five of 12 faceoffs.
Newhook moved from wing to center on the second line, replacing the injured Kirby Dach (knee), who is out for the season. In a lackluster overall effort from the Canadiens, Newhook provided the game's final tally off a nice feed from David Savard. The forward was also given a season-high 3:43 of power-play ice time. Newhook leads Montreal with three goals through three games.
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Canadiens' Alex Newhook: Scores twice in Montreal debut
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Newhook scored a pair of goals in Wednesday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.
Newhook extended Montreal's lead to 2-0 early in the second period, deflecting a rebound past Ilya Samsonov, before adding a second goal in the third that put the Canadiens ahead 4-3. It's an encouraging debut for the 22-year-old Newhook, who was traded to Montreal after tallying 14 goals and 30 points in 82 games last season with Colorado. He'll open the season on the second line alongside Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovsky while also seeing time on the Canadiens' second power-play unit.
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Canadiens' Alex Newhook: Set for preseason action
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Newhook (upper body) is expected to play in Saturday's preseason finale versus Ottawa.
Newhook is slated to play alongside Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovsky on Saturday after sitting out Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Maple Leafs. As a member of the Avalanche last season, the 22-year-old Newhook produced 14 goals and 30 points in 82 games. He should occupy a middle-six role with the Canadiens this campaign.
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Canadiens' Alex Newhook: Out with upper-body issue
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Newhook is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Newhook, who didn't take part in Monday's practice, is expected to be available for Opening Night on Oct. 11 against Toronto, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports. As a member of the Avalanche last season, Newhook recorded 14 goals and 30 points in 82 games. The 22-year-old forward was traded to the Canadiens in June, and he is projected to occupy a middle-six role this season.
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Canadiens' Alex Newhook: Inks four-year contract
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Newhook signed a four-year, $11.6 million contract with Montreal on Tuesday.
Newhook, who was a restricted free agent, was acquired by the Canadiens in a trade with the Avalanche on June 27. He produced 14 goals, 30 points and 60 hits in 82 games last season. The 22-year-old forward is projected to occupy a middle-six role with Montreal during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Avalanche's Alex Newhook: Draws assist Saturday
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Newhook notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Kraken in Game 3.
Newhook saw just 6:39 of ice time Saturday, though absences for Darren Helm (undisclosed) and Valeri Nichushkin (personal) could keep the young center in the lineup. The helper was Newhook's first point in three contests against the Kraken in the first round. With a limited role on the fourth line, the 22-year-old is unlikely to be very intriguing for fantasy managers.
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Avalanche's Alex Newhook: Lights lamp Saturday
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Newhook scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Kings.
Newhook has a goal and an assist over his last two games, which follows his recent 12-game slump. The 22-year-old forward is up to a career-high 14 tallies with 15 assists, 112 shots on net, 59 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 78 appearances. While he's on the fourth line at even strength, Newhook's role on the second power-play unit offers him a chance to generate offense.
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Avalanche's Alex Newhook: Moves to second line
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Newhook had two shots, one hit and one blocked shot over 16:39 of ice time in Monday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.
Newhook, who has moved around the bottom-three lines all season, has returned to the second line the last four games. Prior to rejoining the second unit, he spent time on the fourth line, which included a season-low 5:41 TOI in a win over Ottawa on March 16. The second-year forward is averaging 16:03 TOI per game since being promoted, but Newhook remains in a scoring slump with zero points in the last nine contests.
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Avalanche's Alex Newhook: TOI drying up
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Newhook had two penalty minutes over 5:41 of ice time in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Senators.
Newhook was in the box for interference when Ottawa scored its first goal then made a poor read that led to the Sens' second goal, which may explain the season-low TOI. The second-year forward's ice time has diminished of late. Newhook's now skating on the fourth line, which collectively played just two shifts in the third period, and been given less than 10 minutes in three of the last four games.
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Avalanche's Alex Newhook: Faceoff win leads to assist
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Newhook had an assist and one shot on goal over 9:34 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Coyotes.
Newhook won just two of eight faceoffs, but his defensive-zone win early in the first period led to Denis Malgin's score. The 22-year-old center was originally thought to be a replacement on the second line for the departed Nazem Kadri, but things haven't worked out that way. Newhook's spent a good portion of the season in a bottom-six role and currently centers the fourth line. He has a goal and six assists over his last nine games.
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Avalanche's Alex Newhook: Produces helper in loss
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Newhook notched an assist and two PIM in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Kings.
Newhook has four helpers through five games in March, but he's gone six contests without a goal. Consistent offense could be difficult to find as long as he remains in a bottom-six role -- he centered the fourth line Thursday. The 22-year-old is up to 26 points, 93 shots on net, 51 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 63 outings.
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Avalanche's Alex Newhook: Back to bottom six
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Newhook had one shot on goal, one hit and one blocked shot over a season-low 8:32 of ice time in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Seattle.
Newhook had five points over the previous five games leading into Sunday's affair, but head coach Jared Bednar stuck him on the fourth line after the second-year forward filled a top-six role Saturday. He played just five shifts over the final two periods. There did not appear to be an injury involved in the low ice time, but it could be as simple as Newhook running afoul of the coach, something that's happened before this season.
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Avalanche's Alex Newhook: Shifts to second line
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Newhook had an assist, one shot on goal, one hit and one blocked shot over 13:28 of ice time in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to New Jersey.
Newhook has points in three of the last four contests following a seven-game pointless streak. He moved to the wing on the second line Wednesday with the newly acquired Lars Eller jumping in as the third-line center, Newhook's previous role. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar told Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now that's he's been pleased with Newhook's game recently and wanted to elevate him. In theory, the 22-year-old forward could see an increase in scoring while skating with J.T. Compher and Mikko Rantanen on the second line. However, Newhook has been inconsistent with 23 points over 59 games this campaign.
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Avalanche's Alex Newhook: Buries goal in win
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Newhook scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Flames.
Newhook's first-period tally ended up being the game-winner. He took a pass off the boards and fired it top shelf 8:22 into the game. The 22-year-old center has a goal and an assist over his last two outings after going seven contests without a point to begin February. Newhook now has 13 tallies, 22 points, 85 shots on net, 48 hits and a plus-3 rating through 57 appearances.
