Alex Newhook Scores Two First-Period Goals in Canadiens' 4-2 Victory

Alex Newhook provided an early offensive spark by scoring twice in the first period to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Newhook opened the scoring at 5:56 when his pass in front pinballed into the net following a turnover, and he added his second goal by tipping in Kaiden Guhle's point shot with 6:54 left in the period. The win marked Montreal's seventh victory in its last eight games.