Canadiens' Patrik Laine Undergoes Surgery; Will Be Out Long-Term
The Montreal Canadiens will be without sniper Patrik Laine for 3-4 months after he underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury.
thehockeynews.comPatrik Laine's latest injury news: he underwent core muscle surgery and is expected to be out about 3–4 months, with a return window targeted for late January to February 2026. This situation could affect his Olympic eligibility depending on recovery progress.[1][4][5]
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