Newhook, Canadiens hold off Maple Leafs to push point streak to 10
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2, extending their point streak to 10 games behind two goals from Alex Newhook. Despite a late comeback attempt by Toronto, rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler secured the win for Montreal.
Why it matters
The result impacts the current NHL standings and highlights the performance of emerging young talent in the league.
Newhook scores twice in first period; McKenna has goal for Toronto
TORONTO -- Jacob Fowler made 26 saves, and the Montreal Canadiens extended their point streak to 10 games by holding on for a 4-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday.
Montreal secured the win after its 3-0 lead slipped to 3-2 in a 55-second span early in the third period.
Fowler, a 21-year-old rookie, was in goal Tuesday when the Canadiens blew a 4-0 lead in the final 2:39 of regulation and lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets, the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history.
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