What happened to Alex Newhook?

Newhook, the Canadiens' fifth-leading scorer this season, suffered a serious ankle injury during the game against the Dallas Stars on November 10, 2025. He is expected to be out for some time due to the injury.

How have the Canadiens been performing lately?

The Canadiens have struggled in their recent games, losing 7-0 to the Dallas Stars and 5-1 to the Los Angeles Kings at home. Their power play has also been ineffective, going 11 straight attempts without a goal.

How might Newhook's injury impact the Canadiens' strategy?

With Newhook's absence, head coach Martin St. Louis may need to reconsider the Canadiens' approach, potentially shifting from a "weak-link" philosophy focused on depth to a more "strong-link" strategy that emphasizes the team's top offensive talents.

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Canadiens Forced to Rethink Approach After Newhook's Devastating Injury

14 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Canadiens lose 7-0 to Dallas Stars in Newhook's 300th game as coach
Newhook suffers serious ankle injury, expected to be out for some time
Canadiens' power play struggles, unable to score in last 11 attempts

On November 10, 2025, the Montreal Canadiens suffered a lopsided 7-0 defeat against the Dallas Stars in head coach Martin St. Louis' 300th game behind the bench. The loss came just two days after the Canadiens were also routed 5-1 by the Los Angeles Kings at home.

The most significant development from the game was the injury to forward Alex Newhook, the Canadiens' fifth-leading scorer this season. Newhook suffered a serious ankle injury during the second period, and his absence is expected to be prolonged. Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki expressed sympathy for Newhook, who had been having an "unbelievable year" and was an important part of the team.

The Canadiens' struggles extended beyond just the injury, as they continue to struggle with their power play, going 11 straight attempts without a goal. Suzuki acknowledged that the power play needs to start contributing to help the team win games.