In the fast-paced world of hockey, Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine made a crucial decision with regards to his recent injury. Laine, who suffered a sprained left knee in a preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, chose to forego surgery despite the potential risks involved.
“It was one of those you could go either way. I don’t think there’s ever any guarantees whether you do surgery or not… they did a good job of explaining the whole process and reassuring the chances are very high, that made me feel better about it,” Laine explained to reporters. He consulted with multiple doctors before ultimately deciding on his course of action.
The 26-year-old star is expected to be sidelined for two to three months as he recovers from the injury sustained in the collision with Cedric Paré. Despite the setback, Laine considers himself fortunate that the injury was not more severe. “Ya dodged a bullet with the knee, could have been much worse…. [Paré] texted me afterwards, I give him respect for that,” Laine shared.
Laine’s move to Montreal this past summer brought high expectations, with a second-round pick in the 2026 draft being the cost of acquiring the talented forward. In his brief stint with the Columbus Blue Jackets last season, Laine tallied six goals and three assists in 18 games. Throughout his NHL career, he has amassed an impressive 184 goals and 388 points in 480 games.
As Laine focuses on his recovery and the Canadiens look ahead to his return, the hockey world eagerly anticipates his comeback on the ice. Stay tuned for more updates on Laine’s journey back to full health and his impact on the Montreal Canadiens’ performance in the upcoming season.
