The Montreal Canadiens made a significant move by acquiring Patrik Laine from the Columbus Blue Jackets, but their excitement was short-lived as Laine is now sidelined for two to three months due to a knee injury.

In a troubling trend, numerous NHL stars have been injured recently, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming Opening Night on October 9. Notably, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty faces a long recovery from a broken ankle, while other players like Macklin Celebrini and David Reinbacher are also dealing with injuries.