This edition highlights the matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders, which featured a lackluster first period with no goals scored. The spotlight shifted to Patrik Laine, who made a triumphant return to the Canadiens after a lengthy injury absence, scoring a power-play goal in his debut.
Laine's performance earned him the game's first star, and he is now on track for a potential team-leading goal count. The article also touches on notable moments from the game, including strong goaltending from Samuel Montembeault and a thrilling overtime victory for the Canadiens.