Alex Newhook's Playoff Performance A Point Of Pride For Newfoundland And Labrador

BUFFALO - Alex Newhook reminded everyone why Newfoundland and Labrador continues to punch above its weight in the NHL.

The St. John's, Nfld., native scored twice, becoming just the sixth player born in the province to record a multi-goal game in the Stanley Cup playoffs, as the Montreal Canadiens cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 2. The win knotted the Eastern Conference second-round series at one game apiece.

Newhook's first goal came just 1:36 into the contest, capitalizing on a Peyton Krebs turnover in the Buffalo zone. Kaiden Guhle threaded a perfect pass through Alex Tuch's legs, and Newhook redirected it past Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon for a 1-0 lead.

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This story was originally published May 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM.