Newhook scores twice, Fowler makes 26 saves as Canadiens defeat Maple Leafs

In a recent NHL game, the Montreal Canadiens emerged victorious over the Toronto Maple Leafs with a final score of 4-2 on Saturday. The Canadiens scored twice in the first period, with Alex Newhook netting two goals, and Jacob Fowler delivering an impressive performance by making 26 saves. Chris Kreider and Zachary Bolduc contributed the other goals for Montreal, who have won seven of their last eight games.

The Maple Leafs, however, responded with goals from William Nylander and Gavin McKenna, while Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves for Toronto, who have lost two straight and four of five games in regulation. The Canadiens opened the scoring at the 5:56 mark when Newhook's pass in front of Bobrovsky was deflected into the net following a giveaway by McKenna, who was drafted first overall at the 2026 NHL draft.

Montreal extended their lead at the 13:06 minute when Newhook tipped home Guhle's point shot. The Canadiens put the game away with a breakaway by Kreider at the 12:57 mark, who beat Bobrovsky past his blocker after intercepting a pass from McKenna at the blue line. Despite Toronto's efforts, Fowler and Montreal's penalty killers held strong in the end, securing the win for the Canadiens.