Canadiens’ Alex Newhook is finally back in action against Dallas
“I feel good and it’s exciting to be back,” said 23-year-old centre who went down Nov. 30 with a high ankle sprain. “It’s been a long three months, lots of rehab and anticipation to get back to this day.”
The wait is almost over for Alex Newhook. And the most difficult part was the early portion of what he knew would be a long rehabilitation process with a new organization.
“It’s a busy season and a tough schedule. You have that time to refresh. I feel fresh and am excited to play.”
While nothing has been confirmed by head coach , who said Newhook is close, the 23-year-old centre is expected to make his much-anticipated return to the lineup Saturday afternoon, (1 p.m., TSN2, RDS, TSN Radio-690, 98.5 FM) when the Canadiens entertain the Dallas Stars. Montreal hosts the St. Louis Blues the following afternoon.
Samuel Montembeault, coming off a 36-save performance last Tuesday when the Canadiens defeated Washington 5-2, is expected to start in net. Montembault won the Molson Cup, which is based on three-star selections, for the month of January. Centre Jake Evans (therapy day) didn’t practise.
Newhook, acquired in a trade from Colorado last June for draft picks and prospect Gianni Fairbrother, suffered a high ankle sprain on Nov. 30 against Florida. He departed in the third period after crashing into the net and favouring his left leg, and was expected to miss between 10 and 12 weeks. He had seven goals and 13 points in 23 games at the time of his injury, but had already recorded a pair of two-goal games and had produced points in four of his last seven contests before being sidelined.
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