Newhook scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Newhook produced an assist in Friday's 5-1 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook ended his seven-game point drought when he helped out on Bowen Byram's first-period marker. The Avalanche's offense has relied on the top six lately, while Newhook hasn't done much in a third-line role. He's up to 21 points, 83 shots on net, 48 hits and a plus-1 rating through 56 contests overall.

Newhook scored a goal on three shots and blocked one shot over 14:25 of ice time in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook, who turned 22 on Saturday, scored on his birthday for a second straight season. He gave the Avalanche a 1-0 lead midway through the first period burying his own rebound. It was the third goal over the last four games for Newhook, who has seven points over the last eight. The second-year forward is having a streaky season. In between scoring binges, Newhook has an eight-game scoreless run and another stretch during which he had one point over 11 contests. The Avs are looking for more consistency from Newhook, who was selected in the first round of the 2019 draft.

Newhook scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook tallied at 15:39 of the second period, and it held up as the game-winning goal. He's picked up two goals and a helper over his last three outings. The 21-year-old has 11 tallies, including two game-winners, eight assists, 69 shots on net, 41 hits and a plus-1 rating through 46 contests in a middle-six role.

Newhook scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook put the Avalanche up 1-0 at 8:18 of the second period, converting on a loose puck in the Kraken's zone after some extended pressure. This was Newhook's second point in as many games, and he has three goals and two helpers over his last five outings. Injuries up front have pushed him into a third-line center role recently. Newhook is up to 10 goals, 18 points, 66 shots on net, 40 hits, 14 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 45 appearances.

Newhook logged an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook set up Andrew Cogliano for the game's opening goal in the first period. Through nine outings in January, Newhook has put up a respectable two goals and three assists while playing on the third line. The 21-year-old center has 17 points, 66 shots on net, 40 hits and a minus-1 rating in 44 appearances overall.

Newhook scored two goals and added an assist in Saturday's 7-0 rout of the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

The 21-year-old had only one assist over his prior 11 games, but Newhook busted out for a career-best performance in a big night for the Avs. The 2019 first-round pick is still trying to find his footing in the NHL and has just nine goals and 16 points through 41 games on the season, but the upside he flashed Saturday still makes him an asset in keeper and dynasty formats.

Newhook's (face) absence from Friday's practice was for maintenance reasons, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar told Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook was struck in the face by the puck during Thursday's game against Chicago, so his absence from Friday's practice is somewhat concerning. If it was just maintenance though, then he might be an option Saturday versus Ottawa. He has seven goals and 13 points in 40 games this season.

Newhook (face) is not at practice Friday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook took a puck to his face Thursday versus Chicago, and while he managed to finish the contest, he is unable to practice. Newhook has seven goals and 13 points in 40 games this season. Consider Newhook day-to-day.

Newhook registered an assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook was bumped down to the fourth line as recently as last Saturday, but he was back in the middle six Thursday. He helped out on a Samuel Girard goal in the second period of this contest, which ended Newhook's seven-game point drought. The 21-year-old forward is up to 13 points, 54 shots on net, 35 hits and a minus-3 rating through 37 contests overall. The Avalanche are still trying to find his best fit for this season, so it's likely he'll continue to move around the lineup.