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Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine will be sidelined for “two to three months” with a left knee sprain, the team announced on Tuesday.
The Canadiens noted the injury will not require surgery.
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L’attaquant Patrik Laine souffre d’une entorse au genou gauche qui ne nécessitera pas de chirurgie. Sa période de réadaptation prévue est de deux à trois mois.<br><br>Forward Patrik Laine sustained a sprain to his left knee that will not require surgery. His rehabilitation period is… <a href=”https://t.co/sEPrSPDGHH”>pic.twitter.com/sEPrSPDGHH</a>
The Canadiens traded defenseman Jordan Harris and received a 2026 second-round pick to acquire Laine from the Columbus Blue Jackets in August.
The team will open the 2024-25 season without Laine next Wednesday at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.