The Montreal Canadiens have received a significant piece of good news regarding Patrik Laine, who has avoided a more serious injury thanks to extra protective equipment. Today, the team announced that Laine will be sidelined for 2-3 months, a far better prognosis than the initially feared 5-6 months or even a full season after the concerning video of the incident circulated online.
Laine’s injury initially appeared severe; his knee bent at an alarming angle, causing widespread concern among fans. The sight of him remaining motionless on the ice heightened fears, especially when he was helped off while visibly frustrated, throwing his glove and helmet down the tunnel.
Given Laine’s injury history, both fans and players felt a wave of despair as he went down. Even head coach Martin St. Louis expressed his emotions regarding Laine’s situation.
However, there is a silver lining. Laine was wearing a knee brace on his left knee during the preseason game against Toronto, which likely helped mitigate the damage, resulting in a sprain rather than a torn ACL or MCL. Moving forward, it may be wise for Laine to continue using such braces to protect himself from future injuries.
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In a recent social media post, Laine thanked fans for their support and assured them he would return to the ice for the Canadiens this season. The team also shared his message on their official X account.
With a bit of luck, Laine could be back on the ice sooner than expected. If he returns within the projected timeline, he might significantly contribute to the team’s efforts to climb the standings and potentially contend for a playoff spot. For now, all eyes will be on his recovery.
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