Patrik Laine: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Patrik Laine really doesn’t look like his wrist hurts in training

Five players were missing from training this morning. Samuel Montembeault and Alexandre Carrier, unsurprisingly, are still injured. The former is day-to-day and the latter is still undergoing treatment following Sunday’s game.

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What Is Patrik Laine’s Future With the Canadiens?

When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Patrik Laine, there was hope that the talented Finnish winger could rediscover his scoring touch and add a new weapon to Montreal’s offence.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / April 28

Alain Crête : Ivan Demidov is getting Patrik Laine out of Montreal

Ivan Demidov is starting to find his feet in the NHL. He wasn’t used much in the first two duels of the series against the Washington Capitals, but since Patrik Laine’s absence, the forward has been playing some good field hockey.

NHL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 27

Training: Patrik Laine and David Savard are absent

It’s another big game tonight for the Montreal Canadiens. In fact, Martin St-Louis’ team trained this morning in preparation for tonight’s Game #4 at the Bell Centre against the Washington Capitals.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 26

Patrik Laine often missed the net: a sign of his injured finger

As is often the case, especially in the playoffs, the situation surrounding Patrick Laine’s injury is rather nebulous. During Game 2 of the series against Washington, Laine was playing a rather ordinary game and didn’t seem to be enjoying it, so much so that Martin St-Louis benched him during the third period.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 26

Patrik Laine didn’t skate with the extras this morning

The day after a big win at the Bell Centre yesterday, the CH didn’t train this morning. The guys got some well-deserved rest… and will now focus on tomorrow night’s game.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 26

Video : Patrik Laine’s hand clearly hurts

Last night, the Montreal Canadiens picked up a huge win over the Washington Capitals, and did so without Patrik Laine. The Tricolore picked up its first win of the playoffs as the Finnish forward sat out the game with an upper-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / April 25

Canadiens Star Forward Out for Game 3

The Montreal Canadiens are down 2-0 in their opening round series against the Washington Capitals, but will have to play at least Game 3 without a key star player.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / April 25

Montreal Canadiens Big Name Forward has Upper-Body Injury and Ruled Out Tonight

The Montreal Canadiens will be without one of their star forwards ahead of Game 3 from the Bell Centre. Just minutes before Friday’s Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff contest, winger Patrik Laine was ruled out of action due to an upper-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Canadiens’ Patrik Laine not a healthy scratch for Game 3

Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine will not be in lineup for Game 3 of the club’s opening-round series of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Washington Capitals.

Montreal Canadiens News / Blade of Steel / April 25

Montreal Canadiens Lose Top Six Forward Ahead of Crucial Game Three

The Montreal Canadiens face a must win Game 3 at the Bell Centre, and now, they've officially ruled out one of their most important forwards in Patrik Laine.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 25

Laine absent or not, Demidov must play on the first wave of the power play tonight

Patrik Laine did not take part in the Canadiens’ practice this morning at the Bell Centre. And we don’t know if he’ll be able to play tonight in Game 3 of the series against the Capitals.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / April 25

Canadiens' Patrik Laine misses morning skate ahead of Game 3

Montreal forward Patrik Laine did not attend the Canadiens' morning skate prior to Friday's Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Washington Capitals.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 25

Patrik Laine out tonight and Arber Xhekaj in the line-up, according to JiC

This morning, at today’s training session, there was only one absentee: Patrik Laine. Why was he absent? Is it because he won’t be playing tonight (whether because of a knee/wrist injury or for some other reason) in game #3 of the series?

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Finding the Right Spot for Laine in the Canadiens’ Lineup

The Montreal Canadiens took a bold swing when they acquired Patrik Laine, hoping the high-risk, high-reward winger could inject some offensive flair into a young lineup heading into the playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 24

Patrik Laine may play injured

Patrik Laine is a hot topic with the Montreal Canadiens. The maverick is simply not capable of making the red light flicker… There’s a glaring lack of motivation in his game, but could there be a hidden injury?

Montreal Canadiens News / Blade of Steel / April 24

Canadiens Fans Furious After Dirty Hit On Patrik Laine Goes Uncalled

Canadiens fans are fed up with the officials early in game two of their series against the Capitals after another dirty play went uncalled. The Canadiens gave the Capitals a run for their money in game one of their series much to the surprise of many fans.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / April 24

Canadiens Need More From Benched Star

The Montreal Canadiens surprised many when they put together a successful 2024-25 regular season and qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Through two games against the Washington Capitals, however, the underdog Canadiens haven’t shown what made them such a good team in the regular season.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis explains Patrik Laine benching in Game 2

Patrik Laine and the Montreal Canadiens entered Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs hoping to build on their Game 1 performance. The Canadiens lost Game 1 to the Washington Capitals in overtime.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Canadiens' Patrik Laine 'Couldn't Care Less' About Playing Against Capitals' Goal Legend Alex Ovechkin

The Montreal Canadiens surprised many when they went on a late-season charge to punch their ticket to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But when Patrik Laine

NHL News / House of Hockey / April 19

Patrik Laine Accused of Disrespecting Alex Ovechkin After Comments in Interview Today

Montreal Canadiens forward Patrick Laine made a controversial comment about Alex Ovechkin ahead of their playoff series against the Capitals. The Montreal Canadiens shocked many fans around the NHL including their own by making the playoffs this year.

NHL News / House of Hockey / April 16

Canadiens miss out on playoff-clinching win on referee call

Montreal Canadiens miss out on playoff-clinching win due to controversial referee ruling

The Montreal Canadiens were robbed of a playoff-clinching win last night due to the referees seemingly breaking the NHL rule book. For the first time since reaching the Stanley Cup Finals in 2021, the Montreal Canadiens are in a position to return to the playoffs.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Canadiens made trade-deadline additions for playoff push after all

Maybe Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes knew something his critics didn’t … or at least something they didn’t properly factor in at the trade deadline.

Strong at home, Canadiens look for more success vs. Blackhawks

Maple Leafs top Canadiens in OT to extend lead for top spot in East to 4 points

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The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11

Canadiens’ Laine Throws Cold Water on Ivan Demidov Hype

As excitement builds around Ivan Demidov’s anticipated arrival in Montreal, not everyone in the Canadiens’ locker room is rolling out the red carpet. Patrik

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 24