Insider shares an update on Patrik Laine's health
Photo credit: The New York Times
An NHL insider has revealed an update regarding the injury that Canadiens' Patrik Laine sustained in Columbus, and it appears a little more patience is needed.
Speaking with the media, Patrik Laine had candidly spoken about why he wanted to leave Ohio's capital, comments that appeared to incite a feisty response from his former teammates.
The Blue Jackets players sounded embarrassed and angered by Laine's comments, and a few speculated frustration spilled onto the ice.
So, were hits on Laine just physical hockey plays in that game, or was there an added edge after his outspoken comments?
Since returning from a preseason injury, Laine's brief time in Montreal has been nothing short of spectacular.
Since his season debut on December 3, the sharpshooting winger has been on a historic tear, scoring eight power-play goals in nine games.
Incredibly, he set an NHL record by scoring eight consecutive power-play goals for his new team, cementing his status as one of the league's most dangerous offensive threats.
Laine was nowhere to be seen on the bench to start the second period against Columbus, which immediately raised red flags. Was he hurt and unable to go, or was this some sort of precautionary measure to not make a minor issue worse?
Making matters all the more interesting, an NHL insider Eric Engels reported today that Laine did travel with the team to Florida and is on the plane.
There is no word on what the injury specifically is, but according to the insider, an update should be provided during the Canadiens' team skate later today. That will be highly anticipated as Montreal tries to keep the good times rolling.
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