Hidden Game: Alex Newhook’s overtime winner propels Canadiens to Eastern Conference final
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The Montreal Canadiens’ improbable playoff run continued on Tuesday night as Alex Newhook scored the game-winning goal in overtime to defeat the Washington Capitals 4-3 and advance the team to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 2016.
The Canadiens were down 3-1 with just under three minutes remaining in regulation, but they didn’t let their season slip away. Newhook’s determination and work ethic shone through as he fought hard for puck possession and scored the game-tying goal at 17:58 of the third period.
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