Alex Newhook
C MTL
Tue 1/11/22 12:19 AM

Newhook dished an assist, fired two shots on goal and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-3 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
Newhook had the secondary assist on linemate Nicolas Aube-Kubel's first-period tally. Since his four-game point streak in December, Newhook's cooled off -- he has just a goal and a helper in his last eight outings. The 20-year-old's at 12 points, 35 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 23 contests, mainly playing in a third-line role.

Alex Newhook
C MTL
Wed 1/5/22 9:36 AM

Newhook scored a goal on four shots to go along with one hit and one blocked shot in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Chicago.
EDGE Analysis
Nicolas Aube-Kubel prevented Chicago from clearing the zone and got the puck to Newhook along the side boards. The rookie forward moved in and kept heading toward the net, as no Blackhawk confronted him, and he lifted a backhander over Marc-Andre Fleury's left shoulder. The goal was Newhook's first in six games, giving him seven markers in 20 contests overall. It looks like he's here to stay in the NHL after an early-season demotion to AHL Colorado.

Alex Newhook
C MTL
Mon 12/13/21 8:57 AM

Newhook centered the second line for Sunday's 3-2 win over Florida. He registered two shots on goal, one hit and one blocked shot over 16:16 of ice time.
EDGE Analysis
Newhook took the spot normally occupied by Nazem Kadri, who missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury, and had nearly three minutes more TOI than he averaged in the 14 games since his return from AHL Colorado. Mikko Rantanen centered that unit in Friday's win over Detroit, but he returned to the top line with Gabriel Landeskog (lower body) unavailable. For Newhook, it's a promotion from the third line and a recognition of the work he's put in since returning from the AHL on Nov. 11. The rookie's four-game point streak snapped Sunday, but he's posted 10 points during his second tour of the NHL. The down note is that Newhook won just two of 13 draws (15 percent).

Alex Newhook
C MTL
Sat 12/11/21 12:11 AM

Newhook managed an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 7-3 win over the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
Newhook set up Andre Burakovsky's first of two goals in the contest. The 20-year-old Newhook saw his goal streak end at four games, but he's up to three tallies and two assists in his last five outings. The first-round pick from 2019 has picked up 10 points, 24 shots on net and a plus-4 rating in 15 appearances.

Alex Newhook
C MTL
Wed 12/8/21 10:05 PM

Newhook scored a power-play goal in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Newhook's second-period tally ultimately stood as the game-winner. The 20-year-old has been impressive lately with three goals and an assist in his last three outings. On the year, he's up to six goals, nine points, 23 shots on net and a plus-2 rating in 14 contests while playing in a middle-six role.

Alex Newhook
C MTL
Tue 12/7/21 9:22 AM

Newhook scored a power-play goal in Monday's 7-5 win over the Flyers. He finished with four shots and one hit.
EDGE Analysis
Newhook recorded his first power-play marker as part of the Avalanche's second unit with time winding down on the penalty. It was the second straight game with a goal for Newhook and gives him eight points over 12 games since his return from AHL Colorado.

Alex Newhook
C MTL
Sun 12/5/21 10:07 AM

Newhook had one goal, one assist and two shots in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
Newhook recorded his first multi-point game and snapped a four-game pointless drought. He battled in the Ottawa zone to nab an assist on Colorado's first goal, then scored on what the cognsocenti might refer to as a "goal scorer's" goal to begin a comeback from a three-goal deficit. He picked up a loose puck in the neutral zone, stickhandled through a couple of defenders before beating Anton Forsberg top shelf. The Avalanche prospect, who was demoted after the first game of the season, looks like he belongs in the NHL now. The 20-year-old forward has seven points in 11 games.

Alex Newhook
C MTL
Thu 11/25/21 12:40 AM

Newhook scored a goal on his lone shot in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie lit the lamp for the second consecutive game, deflecting a Devon Toews point blast for his third goal of the year. Newhook has produced five points in his seven games this season.

Alex Newhook
C MTL
Tue 11/23/21 12:22 AM

Newhook scored a goal in Monday's 7-5 win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
In a back-and-forth contest, Newhook put the Avalanche ahead for good with 1:33 left in the third period. The 20-year-old has been solid when in the lineup this year, producing two goals, two helpers, 10 shots on net and a plus-1 rating in six contests. Both of his tallies have been game-winners. Newhook will likely continue to play in a third-line role with the Avalanche a bit shorthanded at center due to injuries.

Alex Newhook
C MTL
Sat 11/20/21 2:26 AM

Newhook produced an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 7-3 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
Newhook helped out on Nicolas Aube-Kubel's third-period marker. The 20-year-old Newhook has picked up points in three of the last four games since he was recalled from AHL Colorado. He'll continue to play in a third-line role while the Avalanche are short on centers with Nathan MacKinnon (lower body) and J.T. Compher (upper body) sidelined.