Alex Newhook’s unfortunate injury has opened a door, and it’s on Kirby Dach to skate through it.
The Montreal Canadiens were dealt a significant early-season blow when Alex Newhook suffered what the team confirmed as a fractured ankle during Thursday night’s loss to the Dallas Stars. It’s the kind of injury that immediately reshapes a forward group.
Newhook was enjoying one of the best starts of his career, six goals and six assists for 12 points in 17 games.