Alex Newhook has a low profile role

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Alex Newhook will be a vital part of the Canadiens offense the rest of the way. (Radio Canada)
• The Canadiens suffered another loss yesterday, but the right players performed well. (Sportsnet)
• What will Montreal's defense look like in five years? (The Montreal Gazette)

Around the league and elsewhere

• Morgan Rielly faces a suspension for checking Ridley Greig after the Senators forward scored an empty net goal. (TSN)
• Speaking of empty nets, Alexander Ovechkin is the new leader in putting pucks into empty nets. (ESPN)
• Nikita Zadorov was suspended for two games for headbutting Lucas Raymond. (NHL.com)
• A look at Jim Hiller's journey to becoming the head coach of the Los Angeles Kings. (athletic)
• Bidding for an unopened box of 1979 O-Pee-Chi hockey cards has topped $2 million. (CBC)