Massive Update on Patrik Laine's Health Emerges as His Return to Play Becomes Imminent

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Elias Edmonson
November 27, 2024 (2:42 PM)

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We have an update regarding Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine and his potential return to play.

Last night, after the game against the Utah HC, the organization confirmed that Laine has officially stayed with the team and even traveled with his teammates to Columbus.

What great news! Clearly, Laine is really close to returning to play, and it truly seems to be just a matter of days.

Patrik Laine traveled with his teammates to Columbus

Even though the TVA Sports network left the door open, it still seems very unlikely that Laine will be in uniform tonight. Nonetheless, it's excellent news.

«Mike Matheson and Patrik Laine will both travel with the Habs for a three-game road trip that starts tomorrow night in Columbus, followed by afternoon games against the New York Rangers on Saturday and the Boston Bruins on Sunday.» - Stu Cowan

We're really excited to see Patrik Laine back in action.

«Martin St-Louis says Patrik Laine will travel with the team to Columbus, New York, and Boston.» - Priyanta Emrith

This will definitely be a much-appreciated reinforcement for Martin St-Louis's squad, and it's a personnel move that could force Kent Hughes to place a player on waivers due to a roster logjam.

Laine, 26 years old, is a 6-foot-4, 208-pound forward. The 2nd overall pick by the Winnipeg Jets in 2016 has accumulated 388 points (204 goals) in 480 career games in the NHL.

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