MONTREAL — Patrik Laine’s long-awaited Montreal Canadiens debut — and first game in nearly a year — has arrived. The Finnish winger is back from a knee injury as the Canadiens host the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
MONTREAL — Patrik Laine’s long-awaited Montreal Canadiens debut — and first game in nearly a year — has arrived.
The Canadiens sent forward Joshua Roy down to minor-league affiliate Laval on Monday to pave the way for Laine’s highly anticipated return. The former 44-goal scorer joined the Canadiens via trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets last summer, injecting energy into a playoff-deprived fan base. St. Louis said he kept Laine involved while he was out by including him in pre-scout meetings before games.
Along with playing on the second line, Laine will also feature on the Canadiens’ top power-play unit. He said he’ll have to temper his own expectations. Laine forms a towering line with Dach and Slafkovsky , two players mired in slumps. St. Louis hoped Laine’s return could spark all three players.
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