Patrik Laine shines in Montreal Canadiens debut with OT win over Islanders (Source: Imagn)
Patrik Laine made a strong debut for the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, scoring in a 2-1 overtime win against the New York Islanders. Playing his first regular-season game in almost a year, Laine opened the scoring on a power play. His wrist shot off the post and in sent the Bell Centre crowd into a craze.
Patrik Laine received a massive ovation from fans, which he called "the most outrageous thing" he had ever heard. He described the experience as humbling and unforgettable.
“That was the most outrageous thing I’ve ever heard in my entire life…it’ll be something I’ll for sure remember forever. That was the coolest thing I’ve ever seen…Pretty humbling and I’m just grateful and just thankful to be here," Patrik Laine said.
