Patrik Laine's Injury Update: A Setback for Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens are facing a bit of a hurdle with their star player, Patrik Laine. He's dealing with a lower-body injury and has decided to get a second opinion. This means he won't be playing against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. It's also likely he'll miss the game against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Laine is still listed as day-to-day, but his absence is a big deal. He's been struggling to find the back of the net this season. In fact, he hasn't scored a goal yet in his first five games, though he does have one assist. This is a stark contrast to his usual performance. In the past four seasons, he's hit the 20-goal mark three times. At this rate, reaching that milestone this season might be a challenge. Injuries are a part of the game, but they can really throw off a player's rhythm. Laine's goal drought is concerning, but it's important to remember that he's still finding his footing this season. The Canadiens will be hoping he gets back on track soon.