Laine scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 5-3 win over Utah.
Laine's goal was his 10th of the season and his first to come at even strength -- the first nine were all on the power play. The 26-year-old winger is as dialed in as ever with 12 points through 15 appearances. He's added 43 shots on net and a minus-2 rating. His 23.3 shooting percentage will likely dip, but Laine has an elite shot and isn't afraid to pump pucks toward the net in high volumes, so his production should be fine.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Scores in return
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Laine scored a power-play goal on three shots, blocked one shot and delivered two hits in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Stars.
Laine, who returned to action after missing four games with flu-like symptoms, took advantage of a 5-on-3 power play. His one-timer from the left faceoff circle put Montreal up 1-0 in the second period. The tally was his ninth of the season, all of which have come on the power play.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Set to play Saturday
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Laine (illness) is set to return to the lineup versus the Stars on Saturday.
Laine missed four games due to an illness, but he'll return to a top-six role and power-play duties Saturday. He had eight goals and two assists over 13 appearances prior to his absence, with all of those goals being on the power play. Fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to activate the winger.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Game-time decision
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Laine (illness) will be a game-time call for Saturday's matchup against Dallas, according to Patrick Friolet of RDS.
Laine has missed the last four games. He has accounted for eight goals, 10 points, 37 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and nine hits through 13 appearances this season. If Laine receives clearance to return, he could replace Michael Pezzetta in Saturday's lineup.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Skates Wednesday
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Laine (illness) skated on his own Wednesday but isn't yet considered fully healthy, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
Laine has missed three straight games due to the illness. He has eight goals and 10 points in 13 appearances in 2024-25. If Laine returns for Friday's game against Washington, then Michael Pezzetta might be a healthy scratch.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Not playing Monday
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Laine (illness) won't play against Vancouver on Monday.
Laine will miss his third straight game. He has produced eight goals, two assists, 37 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and nine hits through 13 appearances this season. Michael Pezzetta will remain in Monday's lineup due to Laine's absence.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Remains out Saturday
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Laine (illness) will miss Saturday's tilt against Colorado, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Laine is set to miss his second straight game due to the illness. He has eight goals and 10 points in 13 appearances in 2024-25. Michael Pezzetta figures to remain in the lineup due to Laine's continued absence.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Won't play Friday
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Laine (illness) won't be in the lineup Friday versus the Blackhawks.
Laine has flu-like symptoms and will be forced to miss one game at a minimum. His status for Saturday's game versus the Avalanche has not been determined but will likely come down to a game-time decision. Michael Pezzetta is set to play Friday.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Suits up Saturday
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Laine had one shot, two blocks and finished with a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-0 win over Florida.
Laine, who was removed from Montreal's previous game with an upper-body injury, had four days off during the holiday break to get ready for Saturday. The second-line winger was on the ice for 16:35.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Good to go Saturday
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Laine (upper body) will play Saturday against the Panthers, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
Laine played just 6:15 minutes before he was forced out of Monday's contest, though it appears the winger won't miss a full game due to the injury. Although Laine didn't make his season debut until Dec. 3 due to a knee issue, he's gotten off to a hot start with the Habs, tallying eight goals and nine points in his first 10 games.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Practices Friday
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Laine (upper body) took part in Friday's practice and is expected to be in the lineup for Saturday's game against Florida, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.
Laine sustained the injury during Monday's game against the Blue Jackets, who took runs at the former Columbus forward every chance they got. Laine made comments prior to the game, trashing the organization and former teammates, which didn't sit well with the Blue Jackets. He was eventually removed in the first period after 6:15 of ice time. Laine enters Saturday's game with eight goals (all on the power play) over 10 games.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Exits Monday's game
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Laine (upper body) is questionable to return to Monday's game in Columbus.
Laine was not on the bench to start the second period, and his status for the remainder of the contest remains in question. The right-shot winger has been a force since making his season debut Dec. 3, racking up eight power-play goals through nine games prior to Monday.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Another power-play tally
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Laine had a power-play goal, six shots on net and one blocked shot in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings.
Laine pocketed his eighth goal, all on the power play, during the Canadiens' three-goal first period. He's been hot since Montreal activated him from the injured list nine games ago; however, the winger's unsustainable 27.2 shooting percentage suggests a correction is coming.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Nets game-winner on power play
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Laine scored a power-play goal on three shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Friday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.
Laine has scored all seven of his goals this season on the power play. His tally Friday was clutch, giving the Canadiens the lead for good at 12:02 of the third period. Laine is at eight points, 27 shots on net, six hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over eight appearances. A little more even-strength production would help from a sustainability standpoint, but fantasy managers who waited for Laine to recover from a knee injury have been reaping the rewards early and often since his return.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Powers up in win
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Laine scored three power-play goals and had five shots on net in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Sabres.
All three of Laine's goals were one-timers from the left faceoff circle. Since coming off the injured list earlier this month, the 26-year-old forward has six tallies (all on the power play) over seven outings. The Canadiens are heavily dependent on the top line for scoring, so having a healthy Laine has been a boost for the club.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Extends solid start to season
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Laine scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over Anaheim.
The 26-year-old didn't make his season debut until Dec. 3 due to a knee injury, but he's been fantastic since recovering, recording three goals and four total points in his first four contests. He's scored his three goals with the man advantage, and Laine should continue to find plenty of opportunities to produce as a member of the top six.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Scores in back-to-back games
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Laine scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Predators.
Laine sustained a knee injury in the preseason and didn't make his season debut until Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Islanders, but he's made his presence felt. He's now recorded power-play goals in his first two contests, and he should continue to see plenty of opportunities to produce as a top-six forward and member of the first power-play unit. This is Laine's first year with the Canadiens after spending the previous three seasons with the Blue Jackets.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Returning to lineup
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Laine will make his 2024-25 season debut Tuesday against the Islanders.
Laine will slot in on a line with Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovsky. It may take some time for Laine to get readjusted to the speed of the NHL -- in addition to not playing yet this season, Laine suited up for just 18 regular-season games in 2023-24. The right-shot winger should see top-six minutes along with power-play time against the Islanders.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Will travel with team
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Laine (knee) is set to travel with the Canadiens on their upcoming three-game road trip, which begins Wednesday in Columbus, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
It's unclear if Laine will be activated for Wednesday's matchup against his old team. The 26-year-old winger looks to be close enough to a return to be unofficially in the day-to-day range after switching from non-contact status to a full participant in Monday's practice. In any case, Laine's return will likely have a ripple effect through Montreal's lineup, as he'll command a top-six role and power-play time once cleared to play.
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Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Practices in regular jersey
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Laine (knee) practiced in a regular jersey Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Laine resumed skating with his teammates last Wednesday, but he was in a non-contact sweater. However, he took another step in his recovery process Monday by shedding his non-contact jersey. The 26-year-old Laine has been sidelined since September, so he could require some time to get back up to speed before he returns to action for the Canadiens. He could be back in action in early December, and he'll likely be in the mix for roles in the top six and on the No. 1 power-play unit once he's deemed fully healthy.
