Patrik Laine Injury: Out 3-4 months

Laine underwent core muscle surgery Saturday and will be out of action for 3-4 months.

Laine had only one assist in five games before he left the lineup with the injury. It's a big blow to the Montreal power play after Laine had 15 goals with the man advantage last season. Based on his current timeline, he might return at the end of January or late February.