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Scores first goal since return Newhook scored a goal on two shots and delivered one hit over 18:27 of ice time in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Capitals.

Impact After linemate Joel Armia won a puck battle with two Washington defenders, Newhook picked up the loose puck and beat Darcy Kuemper after his first shot was blocked by Beck Malenstyn. It was the first goal for Newhook since he returned from a high-ankle sprain five games ago. He's up to eight goals on 43 shots (18.6 shooting percentage) through 28 contests.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Garners first point since return Newhook had a power-play assist, two shots on net and two blocks over 20:37 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Anaheim.

Impact As part of chaos in front of netminder Lukas Dostal, Newhook controlled a rebound that eventually led to a Nick Suzuki tally. It was Newhook's first point in three games since returning from a 27-game absence due to a high-ankle sprain. At even strength, Newhook has skated on the third line since his return, but he was immediately put back on the top power-play unit. The fourth-year forward has 14 points (four on power play) over 26 games.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Newhook had three shots on net and one hit over 18:52 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Newhook returned to action after missing 27 games due to a high-ankle sprain. He skated on the third line and resumed a role on the top power-play unit (5:33 PPTOI). With Sean Monahan traded to Winnipeg, the Canadiens are looking at Newhook for depth scoring.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected Saturday Newhook (ankle) is expected to play Saturday afternoon against Dallas, Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette reports.

Impact The Canadiens haven't confirmed Newhook's status for Saturday's 1:00 pm ET puck drop, but head coach Martin St. Louis acknowledged earlier this week that the 23-year-old forward is close. He hasn't played since Nov. 30. During Friday's practice, he worked with the first power-play unit, but line placement is uncertain. Prior to the injury, Newhook occupied a top-six role including stints at wing on the top line with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. It looks like Juraj Slafkovsky has achieved a level of comfort on the top line, so Newhook could return to the second line. He got off to a promising start with Montreal, posting 13 points over the first 23 games, including two two-goal games and six points over seven games at the time of his injury.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Newhook (ankle) won't play against Washington on Tuesday but is traveling with the team, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Newhook's presence on the trip should be taken as a step in the right direction. Prior to his 26-game absence, the 23-year-old center was putting together a decent 2023-24 campaign with seven goals and six helpers in 23 outings, including a trio of power-play points.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting close to return General manager Kent Hughes said Friday that Newhook (ankle) is getting close to a return, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

Impact Newhook suffered a high-ankle sprain Nov. 30. and has missed the last 26 games. Newhook was expected to miss 10-12 weeks, which would get him back in action by Feb. 10 at the earliest. Newhook should be a second line center upon his return, as the Canadiens dealt Sean Monahan to the Jets on Friday. Newhook has seven goals and 13 points in 23 contests this season.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Alex Newhook out 10-12 weeks with high ankle sprain

The Montreal Canadiens say Alex Newhook will be out for 10 to 12 weeks because of a high ankle sprain

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Alex Newhook out for 10 to 12 weeks | Montréal Canadiens The 22-year-old suffered a high ankle sprain in Thursday’s game against the Panthers

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • NHL.COM

Canadiens F Alex Newhook (ankle) out 10-12 weeks Nov 30, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Alex Newhook (15) gets injured on a play against the Florida Panthers during...

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out 10-12 weeks Newhook is expected to miss the next 10-12 weeks with a high-ankle sprain, per Arpon Basu of The Athletic.

Impact This is a big loss for the Canadiens as Newhook was seeing first line time, as well as second-unit power-play action. Newhook had seven goals and 13 points in 23 games. The 22-year-old was selected 16th overall by the Avalanche in 2019, and was sent to the Canadiens in late June for Gianni Fairbrother, as well as a first and second round pick in the 2023 Draft.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game Thursday Newhook (lower body) was unable to finish Thursday's game versus the Panthers, Marc Dumont of Montreal Hockey Now reports.

Impact Newhook left the game on one leg after sustaining the injury. The 22-year-old will be evaluated further Friday, leaving his status in doubt for Saturday's game against the Red Wings. Michael Pezzetta would likely join the lineup if Newhook can't play.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in road win Newhook scored a goal on on two shots and had two hits over 14:52 of ice time in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact 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 in Colorado -- and headed for his most productive season. Newhook has seven goals, 13 points and 31 shots (22.6 SH%) while averaging 16:38 TOI through 22 games.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens and closes scoring Newhook scored two goals on four shots in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Newhook scores twice, Canadiens bounce back to beat Ducks 4-3 and end 4-game skid Alex Newhook scored with 3:20 remaining for his second goal of the game, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 to snap a fou...

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Newhook scores twice, Canadiens bounce back to beat Ducks 4-3 and end 4-game skid

Alex Newhook scored with 3:20 remaining for his second goal of the game, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 to snap a four-game losing streak

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Garners assist in loss Newhook had an assist and three shots on goal over 17:05 of ice time in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Boston.

Impact 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 Suzuki's top line. Suzuki was reunited with Cole Caufield -- Montreal's best producers of offense -- which could bode well for Newhook's production if that threesome remains together.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First goal in 13 Newhook had a goal and an assist Thursday in a 6-5 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Newhook Snipes Top Corner To Convert Canadiens First Shot Of Game

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Should the Canadiens be concerned about Alex Newhook? | HI/O Bonus After scoring three goals in his first three games as a Hab, he's gone ten games without a goal and is struggling to play centre.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Joins top line, adds helper Newhook had an assist over 17:59 of ice time in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win against the Red Wings.

Impact 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 Habs scored first. Perhaps the new line assignment and unlock Newhook, who had three goals over the first three games but none over 10 subsequent contests.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps on power play 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.

Impact Newhook was the primary helper on the Juraj Slafkovsky's power-play goal, the second straight game with a power-play assist. 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.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records power-play assist in loss Newhook had a power-play assist, one shot on goal and one hit over 18:43 of ice time in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Newhook had the secondary helper on Brendan Gallagher's third-period strike. The assist was Newhook's first point in five games. The 2019 first-round draft pick has five points and 15 shots on goal while averaging a career-high 16:01 TOI as Montreal's second line center.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records first power-play point Newhook had a power-play assist and blocked one shot over 14:46 of ice time in Monday's 3-1 win over Buffalo.

Impact Newhook, working the point, initiated a brisk tic-tac-toe sequence that ended with Tanner Pearson burying an insurance goal with three minutes left in the game. It was the first power-play point for Newhook, who has been thrust into an important role in a hockey hotbed. The 22-year-old is centering the second line, taking over for the injured Kirby Dach (knee), and is tasked with helping guide the development of the team's top prospect, 19-year-old Juraj Slafkovsky. Newhook has four points, seven shots on goal and four PIM through five games while averaging a career-high 15:44 TOI, including 2:07 on the power play.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens Monday notebook: Alex Newhook's increased role, Arber Xhekaj responds to Ryan Reaves Also in this week's Canadiens notebook, the uncomfortable goalie situation and a system change that makes new penalty killers welcome.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Which player has stood out for the Canadiens so far? | HI/O Bonus Is it Alex Newhook or maybe Tanner Pearson? One of our panellists believes it's defenceman Johnathan Kovacevic.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

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Canadiens' Alex Newhook out 10-12 weeks with high ankle sprain

Newhook scores twice, Canadiens bounce back to beat Ducks 4-3 and end 4-game skid