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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Newhook will move from left wing to center to replace Kirby Dach (lower body), Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dach suffered an injury during Saturday's game against Chicago, presumably to his right leg based on his reaction after getting hit by Jarred Tinordi. Dach centered the second line between Newhook and Juraj Slafkovsky and was expected to help Slafkovsky, the first overall pick in 2022, evolve during his second season. That job now falls to Newhook. The Canadiens have not yet named a wing replacement for Newhook, who came up through the ranks as a center before shifting to wing to start this season.

Newhook scored a pair of goals in Wednesday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Newhook (upper body) is expected to play in Saturday's preseason finale versus Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Newhook is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Newhook signed a four-year, $11.6 million contract with Montreal on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Montreal acquired Newhook from Colorado on Tuesday in exchange for two draft picks and defenseman Gianni Fairbrother.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook, who is pending restricted free agent, recorded 14 goals and 30 points in 82 games with the Avalanche last season. He will probably occupy a bottom-six forward spot with the Canadiens in 2023-24.