The knee injury suffered by Patrik Laine is not as bad as was initially feared.
The Montreal Canadiens inform that the forward Patrick Laine26, is out of action for 2-3 months according to current information.
The Finn’s knee does not require surgery. The information is a relief, because the worst threats even talked about a season-ending injury requiring surgery.
Laine, who moved to the Canadian club, injured his knee in the second practice game early on Sunday. He crashed into Toronto Cedric Paren with fatally and unluckily.
Laine moved from the Columbus Blue Jackets to Montreal in a player trade in the summer.
Last season was difficult for him. Laine, who had previously suffered from injuries, interrupted his last season in January and applied for the treatment program of the NHL and the players’ association, which offers support in mental health issues, among other things.