Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine. David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Power play: Patrik Laine a goal away from the top of the NHL

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Mar 22, 2025 4:59 PM ET

Patrik Laine is experiencing a rollercoaster season.

It started with his injury, which caused him to miss two months. From there, he put himself in a position to receive the keys to the city because things were going so well for him.

In December, his contribution was incredible.

Then, it calmed down. The weeks leading up to the 4 Nation showdown were not exactly simple for him — and even when he returned, it was not always obvious.

But in the world of hockey, things can change quickly. And right now, we see it since his return to the game, in Seattle, Laine has started doing what he does best: scoring often on the power play.

He has three goals in four games since his return — and all three are with a man advantage.

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Seeing him score is good news because often, these are important goals in games. It also shows his confidence.

It’s felt in the rest of his game. And over the last three games, he has at least 15 minutes of time on the ice within a trio (Alex Newhook and Joshua Roy) that works well.

In fact, as Sportsnet's Eric Engels pointed out, Laine’s three power-play goals in four games mean he now has 14 this season.

Leon Draisaitl has played 68 games, Jake Guentzel 66, and they lead the NHL with 15 power play goals. Patrik Laine has 14 with 12 minutes to go in his 38th game.
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) March 21, 2025