Canadiens Montreal Star Patrik Laine Out for 3-4 Months Due to Surgery
Canadiens Montreal Star's Surgery Impact
Canadiens Montreal forward Patrik Laine will miss 3-4 months after having core muscle surgery, as announced by the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. The 27-year-old forward has not played since October 16, a matchup against the Nashville Predators that ended in a 3-2 overtime win. Laine’s last shift occurred with just 4:36 remaining in the third period. Initially, he was deemed day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Laine’s Performance Overview
This season, Laine has recorded one assist in five games. Selected as the No. 2 pick by the Winnipeg Jets during the 2016 NHL Draft, Laine has accumulated 422 points (224 goals, 198 assists) across 537 regular-season games with the Jets, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Canadiens. He also holds 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) in 26 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
Canadiens Montreal's Standings
Currently, the Montreal Canadiens sit at 6-3-0, holding the top position in the Atlantic Division as they prepare to face the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday evening.
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