Canadiens’ Laine Out 3-4 Months After Surgery for Injury

UPDATE: Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine will be sidelined for three to four months following surgery for a core muscle injury, the team confirmed today. This significant setback comes after Laine has not played since his last game on October 16, 2025, against the Nashville Predators.

Initially, the Canadiens reported Laine would be out on a day-to-day basis with a lower-body injury ahead of their October 19 matchup against the New York Rangers. However, the situation has drastically changed, leaving fans and teammates concerned about the impact on the season.

The 27-year-old Finnish forward had struggled to find his rhythm this season, contributing just one assist while averaging a career-low 12 minutes and 26 seconds of ice time over five games. Last season, Laine recorded 20 goals and 13 assists in 52 games with the Canadiens after returning from a knee sprain that kept him out for the first 24 games.

Laine joined the Canadiens in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets before the 2024-25 campaign. He is known for his scoring prowess, having achieved a career-high of 44 goals and 70 points with the Winnipeg Jets during the 2017-18 season.

As the Canadiens prepare for their next game in Vancouver tonight, the team faces the challenge of filling the void left by Laine’s absence. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how this affects their performance moving forward.

Stay tuned for more updates on Laine’s recovery and the Canadiens’ season as this story continues to develop.