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 1.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Alex Newhook, a former first-round draft pick, is a young center developing into a reliable contributor for the Montréal Canadiens. In his sixth professional season, he recorded 13 goals and 12 assists for 25 points across 42 games, contributing to a 3.8 GAR.
Over his 338-game career, Newhook has accumulated 151 points, with his peak GAR reaching 4.1 in a prior season. He continues to refine his game as a versatile forward.
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 | 1.8 | 0.32 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.7 | +1.6 | +0.3 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 51th, GAR 45th, WAR 45th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 42 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 1.8 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 0.6 |
| 2023-24 | 55 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 2.7 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 14 | 16 | 30 | 2.8 |
| 2021-22 | 71 | 13 | 20 | 33 | 4.4 |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Alex Newhook has been worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 45th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.7 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.4 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 1.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 45th percentile of NHL players.
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 45th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.8) in the 2025-26 season.