The Montreal Canadiens confirmed that forward Patrik Laine underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury, a procedure that will keep him sidelined for an estimated three to four months. The operation, performed by Dr. Mark Zoland at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York, comes as a major setback early in the 2025–26 NHL season.

Laine had initially been listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury, prompting speculation about a knee problem. Canadiens GM Kent Hughes revealed the situation was “something completely new,” signaling that the injury was more severe than originally expected.

“Forward Patrik Laine underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury. The procedure was performed by Dr. Mark Zoland at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York. Laine’s recovery period is estimated to be three t

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