Patrik Laine made a memorable debut for the Montreal Canadiens, scoring in a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against the New York Islanders. The game took place at the Bell Centre, where Laine was warmly welcomed by fans after missing the first 24 games of the season due to injury.

Nick Suzuki netted the game-winning goal in overtime, while Sam Montembeault showcased his skills in goal with a solid performance against Ilya Sorokin. Laine's first goal as a Hab came during a power play, igniting the crowd.