NHL · Final Recap
Newhook’s Two-Goal Night Powers Canadiens Past Toronto 4-2
November 8, 2026 · 2:45 AM
Alex Newhook struck twice as Montréal beat Toronto 4-2, with Jacob Fowler stopping 26 shots.
Montréal defeated Toronto 4-2 on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena, improving to 10-3-3 while the Leafs fell to 8-7-2. Alex Newhook led the Canadiens with two goals on two shots, finishing plus-2 with one hit. Chris Kreider added a goal on three shots, and Zachary Bolduc scored on the power play, recording three shots and three hits. William Nylander and Gavin McKenna scored for Toronto; Nylander’s goal came on the power play, while Auston Matthews assisted. Jacob Fowler stopped 26 of 28 shots for a .929 save percentage, outdueling Sergei Bobrovsky, who made 24 saves on 28 shots for a .857 save percentage. The teams tied at 28 shots, but Montréal blocked 15 to Toronto’s seven and had fewer giveaways, 12 to 18. Each team scored once on the power play, while Newhook’s two goals powered the difference on the scoreboard.
Key Performers
Alex Newhook, Montréal: 2 G, 0 A, 2 P, 2 shots, +2, 0 PPG, 1 hit Jacob Fowler, Montréal: 26 saves on 28 shots, .929 save percentage William Nylander, Toronto: 1 G, 0 A, 1 P, 4 shots, 0 plus/minus, 1 PPG, 0 hits
Standings Impact
Montréal moved to 23 points through 16 games, while Toronto remains at 18 points after 17 games.
DYMA Insight
Montréal sits 10th in the DYMA Power Index at 71.6, ahead of Toronto at 17th with 63.7. The Canadiens’ 15 blocks and 12 giveaways compared with Toronto’s seven blocks and 18 giveaways mark a clear edge in defensive detail.