Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine has opened up about his decision to avoid surgery after suffering a knee sprain during a preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The injury occurred when Laine collided with Toronto’s Cedric Pare in what some perceived as a dirty hit. Laine was helped off the ice, unable to put weight on his left leg.

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine will be sidelined for "two to three months" with a left knee sprain, the team announced on Tuesday. The Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine is expected to miss two to three months with a sprained left knee that won't require surgery.