Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook is set for a lengthy recovery after undergoing surgery for a broken ankle. The injury occurred during a game against the Dallas Stars when he collided feet-first into the boards. His expected recovery time is approximately four months.
Injury Overview
Newhook sustained his injury at 4:10 into the second period of a match that ended in a 7-0 defeat for the Canadiens. He is currently one of the team’s leading scorers, with six goals in 17 games, contributing a total of 12 points, which ranks him fifth on the team. This season, Newhook was performing well, having previously participated in all 82 games last year.
Team Response
The news of Newhook’s injury has hit the team hard. Teammate Brendan Gallagher expressed his concerns, noting the hard work Newhook put in during the offseason and the importance of this season for him. Gallagher stated that the team will miss the contributions of Newhook significantly.
Additional Injury Updates
- Defenseman Kaiden Guhle had surgery for a partially torn adductor muscle and is expected to be out for 8-10 weeks. He was previously sidelined for 12 games due to this injury, which occurred on October 16 during a 3-2 overtime victory against the Nashville Predators.
- Guhle has logged an average of 19:14 ice time in his five appearances this season, recording two points (one goal and one assist).
- Forward Patrik Laine is also unavailable following core muscle surgery performed on October 25. His recovery period is projected for 3-4 months; he has only one assist in five games this season.
Recent Team Performance
The Canadiens are currently facing a challenging phase, having lost their last two games. They have only secured one win in their past five outings (1-2-2). The team records a current standing of 10-5-2.
Looking Ahead
The Canadiens are scheduled to face the Boston Bruins at home on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. Fans and analysts alike are hoping for a turnaround as the team copes with these significant injuries.
