Patrik Laine is set to make his long-awaited debut with the Montreal Canadiens after recovering from a knee injury, marking his first game in nearly a year. Laine has been practicing with the team and will play on the second line alongside Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovsky.

The Canadiens recently sent Joshua Roy to their minor league affiliate to make room for Laine, who was acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets last summer. His return comes at a crucial time for the struggling Canadiens, who sit last in the Atlantic Division.