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Canadiens’ Alex Newhook critiqued after scoring twice in Game 2 win
TL;DR
Alex Newhook scored twice in the Montreal Canadiens' 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, leveling their NHL playoff series at 1-1. His quick response helped the team bounce back after losing Game 1.
Key points
- Alex Newhook scored twice in Game 2
- Canadiens won 5-1 against the Sabres
- Series is now tied 1-1
- Caufield and Slafkovsky are struggling offensively
- Newhook's performance provided needed secondary scoring
Montreal CanadiensBuffalo SabresAlex NewhookCole Caufield
The Montreal Canadiens needed a fast response after dropping Game 1 of the NHL second-round series, and Alex Newhook delivered it within 96 seconds.
Newhook scored twice in Montreal’s 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night, helping the Canadiens even their Eastern Conference series at 1-1 before the matchup shifts to the Bell Centre.
The 25-year-old winger opened the scoring by slipping behind coverage and redirecting a Kaiden Guhle pass past Alex Lyon just 1:36 into the first period. He struck again early in the second, finishing a Jake Evans feed seconds after Buffalo failed on the power play.
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The performance gave Montreal the secondary scoring it desperately needed while stars Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky continue to search for offense. Caufield is now without a point in five straight games, while Slafkovsky has one assist in his last eight outings.
Still, Newhook’s night sparked debate away from the scoresheet.
Former NHL forward T.J. Oshie criticized Newhook’s solo celebration after the opening goal.
“Love Newhook going to the hard areas and getting rewarded. But… I cannot stand these kids scoring goals and then blatantly skating by their teammates to celebrate alone,” Oshie wrote. “If you go through 5 guys and score then go ahead and do your thing. Any other scenario give your teammates some love. Especially in playoffs!”
Q&A
How did Alex Newhook perform in Game 2 against the Sabres?
Alex Newhook scored two goals in the Canadiens' 5-1 win over the Sabres in Game 2.
What was the outcome of the Canadiens vs. Sabres Game 2?
The Montreal Canadiens won Game 2 against the Buffalo Sabres 5-1, evening the series at 1-1.
Why is secondary scoring important for the Canadiens?
Secondary scoring is crucial for the Canadiens as their star players, Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky, have struggled to contribute offensively.
