Canadiens Provide Clarification on the Real Reason for Patrik Laine's Extended Absence
The Montreal Canadiens' forward Patrik Laine is currently missing from the lineup. Unfortunately, tomorrow he will have to miss a fourth consecutive game.
Over the past few hours, numerous theories have circulated regarding the true reason for Laine's current absence, and some fans were particularly concerned about his knee.
However, the Canadiens' organization has just provided clarification.
The real reason for Patrik Laine's absence at the moment, and the real reason he is not accompanying the team to Washington, is that he is still not at 100%.
A clarification regarding Patrik Laine
See what the excellent journalist Eric Engels published.
He has been absent since the end of last week due to "flu-like symptoms."
- Eric Engels
And the clarification in question:
- Eric Engels
So the virus is the only reason for his absence.
We wish him a quick return to 100%, and it's obviously good news to learn that everything else is fine for Patty.
Let's remember, earlier today, the Canadiens announced that Patrik Laine will not travel with the team to Washington for tomorrow's game.
Laine, 26 years old, 6 feet 4 inches, and 208 pounds, has 10 points in 13 games this season with the Canadiens, including 8 goals.
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