Patrik Laine no longer walks with an obvious limp

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Despite a good start to the season (two wins in three games), the Canadiens have fallen back to earth in recent days.

Tonight, Montreal will try to put an end to a four-game losing streak.

What’s more, Juraj Slafkovsky isn’t feeling well, Kaiden Guhle has been out of the lineup for a few games and Justin Barron is currently in the concussion protocol. At least, according to Renaud Lavoie, all three should be back in action within two weeks.

Another on the sidelines is Patrik Laine. He has yet to play a regular-season game.

But the news is good. According to Arpon Basu, he’s no longer wearing the big brace on his knee, and he’s no longer walking with an obvious limp. I look forward to seeing him in the line-up tomorrow night.

His return to the game is eagerly awaited, because right now, the second line is pulling out all the stops. In fact, only the first line seems to be producing since the start of the season.

Take a look for yourself:

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On October 1, the Canadiens confirmed that Laine would miss two to three months, which was good news at the time.

Contact with Cédric Paré gave the impression that his season was over.

If the winger doesn’t progress faster than his official rehabilitation period issued by the club, he could return around December 1. That’s still a long way off, but to see him walking (almost) as he should is a very encouraging sign.

His next step is to skate solo. One thing’s for sure, Martin St-Louis and the players must be missing the maverick…

Overtime

– Luke Tuch breaks the ice.

– They’re in great shape.

– A second one for Joel Edmundson.

– They play together in St. Louis.

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– Well done.