Newhook had four shots on goal and two hits over 14:13 of ice time in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook was bumped from a middle-six spot to the bottom trio as part of the domino effect initiated with Nathan MacKinnon's return from an upper-body injury. The second year forward, who opened the year as the center on the second line, has just 12 points in 35 games.

Newhook scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 win against Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook's marker at 19:44 of the second period put Colorado up 2-0, and it was ultimately the game-winner. He has seven goals and 12 points in 29 games this season. He entered the contest averaging just 14:42 of ice time, and the 21-year-old will have a hard time making regular offensive contributions unless his role grows.

Newhook had an assist and one hit over 19:53 of ice time in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook had a pretty one-touch pass to set up Mikko Rantanen for Colorado's only goal on 42 shots. He spent the game on the top line, skating with Rantanen and the returning Valeri Nichushkin. Since a new rash of injuries cropped up during the Avalanche's recent road trip, Newhook has averaged 20:35 TOI over the last four games, nearly six minutes above his season average. It's ice time he needs to play due to the injuries, but it's also time earned with an uptick in production. The second-year forward has seven points over the last 11 contests since his one-on-one with head coach Jared Bednar in mid-November.

Newhook scored two goals, including one with the man advantage, in Colorado's 5-3 loss to Philadelphia on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

While Newhook has been limited to six goals and nine points through 23 games this season, he did average 2:43 of power-play ice time from Nov. 21-Dec. 3, and logged 6:32 on Monday. The 21-year-old should have some fantasy value as long as he's getting playing time on the Avalanche's top power-play unit.

Newhook had two shots on goal and four hits over 20:07 of ice time in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

The Avalanche spent the last two periods without Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) and used Newhook and Jean-Luc Foudy as replacements on the top line, skating with Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen. That led to a season-high TOI for Newhook, who also ascended to the top power-play unit (4:45 TOI). If Lehkonen is unable to go Monday in Philadelphia, Newhook is in line for more time with Colorado's most gifted offensive personnel.

Newhook skated in the white third-line jersey during Monday's practice, Brennan Vogt of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

This isn't so much a demotion for Newhook, who has played well of late after a slow start, but it's related to adding new bodies to the roster. Colorado head coach Jared Bednar added the newly signed Alex Galchenyuk and newly promoted Jean-Luc Foudy to Newhook's line while opting to move the established line of J.T. Compher, Andrew Cogliano and Logan O'Connor up to the top six. "Yeah. Whatever you want to say our top six is. Right now it's Compher, Cogliano and OC. I'll keep those guys together. They will get the bulk of the minutes with MacKinnon's line," Bednar said. Newhook's line included Valeri Nichushkin (ankle) and Evan Rodrigues (lower body) to start the season, but those are out until mid-December. The now third-line center has four points over the last five games, after Bednar had a one-on-one with Newhook.

Newhook posted an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook set up a Dryden Hunt goal as the Avalanche's new-look second line combined for a goal. It's been a better run of late for Newhook, who has two goals and two helpers over his last five contests. The 21-year-old is also shooting the puck more with multiple shots in each of those games. He's up to seven points, 31 shots, 13 hits and a minus-1 rating through 19 outings overall.

Newhook scored one goal on two shots over 15:34 of ice time in the Avalanche's 3-2 shootout victory over the Stars on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to the contest, the 21-year-old center had three goals and two assists through 16 games this season. Although Newhook isn't one of the most popular names on Colorado's offense, it appears he has settled into his second-line role and should continue to improve on the stat sheet as he gains more experience in Colorado's top-tier offense.

Newhook had an assist, two shots on goal, one hit and one blocked shot over 15:42 of ice time in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook and Josh Manson combined to set up Nathan MacKinnon, who scored on a pretty individual effort. He also had a scoring chance thwarted in the third period. It was the second consecutive game with a point for Newhook, who is working his way out of head coach Jared Bednar's doghouse.

Newhook had a goal on two shots, one hit and two penalty minutes in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Newhook's play has come under increased scrutiny from head coach Jared Bednar, and the second-line forward followed up a one-on-one with the coach in style. He finished off a mini-breakaway after a pretty feed from Josh Manson and had a couple of other chances. He has just four points (three goals) through 15 games, but this could be an ignitor for Newhook.