Laine will not require surgery after all, and he has only suffered a "simple" sprain to his left knee that will not need an operation.
Of course, it's still painful and it still means a long-term absence, but under the circumstances, this is incredible news.
It seems all the ligaments are intact, and even in my wildest dreams, I never could have hoped to see Patrik Laine back in two months.
We are likely to see him return in January.
See the official statement from the Montreal Canadiens.
Following this announcement, you can imagine the reactions on social media have been numerous, and there's a new wave of hope among fans.
We wish him a smooth rehabilitation, and we imagine it will be extremely motivating for him to know his season isn't over, against all expectations.
We'll be seeing him much sooner than anticipated, and that makes us extremely happy.
More details to follow.
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1 OCTOBRE | 493 ANSWERS The Canadiens announce that Patrik Laine will return in 2 to 3 months Are you excited about this news? | ||
Yes | 456 | 92.5 % |
No | 37 | 7.5 % |
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