The Canadiens began the day by sharing some terrific news, announcing that Patrik Laine has been activated off the injured reserve and will make his season debut against the Islanders. The veteran winger was acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets in August but has been on the sidelines ever since he suffered a knee injury during the preseason.

MONTREAL — Patrik Laine will debut in a Montreal Canadiens uniform Tuesday night when they take on the New York Islanders at the Bell Centre. Laine suffered a severe left knee sprain in a preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after being acquired by the Canadiens from the Columbus Blue Jackets in an offseason trade.

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