Alex Newhook — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Alex Newhook is an NHL center for the Montréal Canadiens. In the 2025-26 season Alex Newhook has 13 goals, 12 assists and 25 points in 42 games, worth 3.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A 2019 first-round draft pick, Alex Newhook has developed into a productive center over six NHL seasons, accumulating 151 points in 338 games. The 25-year-old reached his peak GAR of 4.5 in 2021-22, establishing himself as a middle-six offensive contributor.
Despite playing in only 42 games this season, Newhook has managed to score 13 goals and add 12 assists for 25 points, contributing a solid 3.4 GAR. He continues to provide offensive upside for his team.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 1, Pick 16 — COL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 13 | 12 | 25 | +9 | 10 | 61 | 21.3% | 14:29 | 44.4% | 8.0 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 0.62 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.1 | -0.8 | +0.3 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 51th, GAR 57th, WAR 57th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 42 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 3.4 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 1.0 |
| 2023-24 | 55 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 3.5 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 14 | 16 | 30 | 3.0 |
| 2021-22 | 71 | 13 | 20 | 33 | 4.5 |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Alex Newhook has been worth 3.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 57th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.8).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.5 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex Newhook's GAR this season?
Alex Newhook has been worth 3.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 57th percentile of NHL players.
What is Alex Newhook's WAR this season?
Alex Newhook has been worth about 0.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 57th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Alex Newhook have this season?
Alex Newhook has 13 goals and 12 assists for 25 points in 42 games this season.
Is Alex Newhook a good center?
Alex Newhook ranks in the 57th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Alex Newhook's career GAR?
Across 6 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Alex Newhook has accumulated 16.2 career GAR and 151 points.
When was Alex Newhook drafted?
Alex Newhook was drafted in 2019 — Round 1, Pick 16 — COL.