Newhook posted an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Oilers in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook has struggled to maintain a regular role in the lineup, but he's played in three of the Avalanche's last four games. His assist Tuesday came on the first of J.T. Compher's two goals in the game, which tied it at 1-1 just 36 seconds after Evander Kane opened the scoring. Newhook has two helpers, two shots, three hits, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in his three playoff appearances. When he plays, he'll likely be limited to a third-line role, though he'll have to hold off Nicolas Aube-Kubel for playing time.

Newhook logged an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 6-3 win over the Blues in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook entered the lineup for the first time this postseason with Andre Burakovsky (undisclosed) unavailable. It didn't take Newhook long to make an impact, setting up Erik Johnson for the first of the Avalanche's four second-period tallies. With 33 points in 71 regular-season contests, Newhook should provide a scoring touch from a bottom-six role as long as he's in the lineup.

Newhook (rest) is in Friday's lineup against Minnesota, per the NHL's media site.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook will skate in the final game of the 2021-22 regular season after he got a night of rest during Thursday's loss to Nashville. The 21-year-old forward has 10 points over his last 13 appearances, including three multi-point performances during that stretch.

Newhook (rest) won't play Thursday versus the Predators, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering this is the 21-year-old's first 82-game season, it makes sense for him to receive rest with the Avalanche's playoff positioning locked in. Newhook has looked effective with 13 goals and 20 assists in 70 appearances, and he may play Friday versus the Wild in the regular-season finale.

Newhook notched a pair of assists and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook helped out on goals by Erik Johnson and Josh Manson in the second period. Entering Tuesday, Newhook had a four-game point drought. The 21-year-old forward is up to 13 goals, 20 helpers, 112 shots on net and a plus-13 rating in 70 contests overall. He's likely to remain in a third-line role heading into the playoffs.

Newhook had a goal and a power-play assist in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook helped J.T. Compher open the scoring on the power play. In the second, Newhook was able to find the back of the net despite being hooked on the play. The 21-year-old forward has 31 points in 65 games. Newhook also has seven points through seven April contests.

Newhook notched an assist in Wednesday's 9-3 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Given the lopsided nature of the game, Newhook ended up leading Avalanche forwards with 16:56 of ice time. The third-line set up a Nicolas-Aube Kubel tally at 10:56 of the first period, which stood as the game-winner. Newhook has earned a goal and five assists in his last six appearances, giving the Avalanche some depth to their offense. The 21-year-old has 29 points, 106 shots on net and a plus-11 rating through 63 contests.

Newhook notched two assists and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook set up tallies by Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Erik Johnson to give the Avalanche some depth offense in the contest. The 21-year-old Newhook is now on a four-game point streak with a goal and four helpers in that span. Friday was his first multi-point outing since Feb. 23, and the rookie center is up to 28 points, 104 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 61 appearances.

Newhook had an assist, four shots on net, two hits and one blocked shot over 16:30 of ice time in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Whatever illness prevented Newhook from participation at the morning skate subsided by game time. He slotted in on the second line and looked healthy when muscling past a Penguin defender for a shot that eventually led to a J.T. Compher tally. Newhook as points in three straight contests.

Newhook (illness) is on the ice for warmups, suggesting he'll play Tuesday versus the Penguins, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook should avoid missing time with the illness despite being absent for morning skate Tuesday. The 21-year-old should slot into his usual middle-six role.