Canadiens' Alex Newhook: Nabs helper in return - CBS Sports
Canadiens' Alex Newhook: Nabs helper in return
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Alex Newhook.
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Most recent status: Newhook is with the Montreal Canadiens and was sidelined earlier in 2025–26 by a fractured right ankle, with an expected four-month recovery after surgery. He began returning to action later in the season, contributing offensively as he regained his timing.[2][3][7]
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Performance highlights since returning: After his return from injury, Newhook posted multi-point games and was producing at a roughly 0.7 points-per-game pace in the late 2025–26 stretch, suggesting he was back on track toward contributing consistently for Montreal.[3]
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Playoffs and impact: In the 2025–26 period, Newhook continued to be a notable contributor for the Canadiens, including strong performances in the postseason, helping the team offensively when healthy.[7]
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Career snapshot: Newhook has carved out a two-team NHL career (Colorado Avalanche, then Montreal Canadiens) with a Stanley Cup win early in his career, and he has accumulated roughly 70 goals and 81 assists across 338 NHL games as of mid-2026.[6]
If you’d like, I can pull a quick, current-week roundup (wins, goals, assists, injuries) and give you a one-paragraph summary for news or a short table of recent game logs. I can also set up a live news alert if you want ongoing updates.
Sources:
- Canadiens injury update and return from ankle fracture, including post-recovery performance[2][3]
- The Hockey News coverage on Newhook’s playoff performance and role[7]
- Career stats and overall NHL impact through 2026[6]
- Additional context on recent Canadiens news and Newhook’s activity in 2025–26[3]