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“Playing catch-up hockey” is a cliché in the sports world. But it is for a reason. After all, when you are always playing from behind, you can only play a different kind of hockey that is less ...

There's a new team on top this week as the Jets and Capitals keep swapping positions. Plus, what's super about each team.

After a sizzling start with Montreal, streaky sniper’s output has dried up and he often looks lazy on the ice.

However, Laine has worked to regain his form and focus -- and that's exactly what he's done this season, appearing in 23 games and scoring 18 points for the Habs. Speaking on Tuesday's episode of ...

Many of us thought that Laine was in Montreal for good and that he would sign a contract extension with the Habs at the end of his current deal, but that now seems less and less certain.

He managed only one shot on goal, recorded no hits, and took an undisciplined penalty after the second-period buzzer—forcing the Habs to start ... As for Patrik Laine, it’s hard not to think ...

The Sharks rookie had a goal and an assist, while the Habs blue liner had an assist ... the second line and contributed on offence. Patrik Laine found himself on the fourth line and didn ...

just like the Habs' results of late. Related: Ivan Demidov Ties A Record And Is The Rookie Of The Week On the Anaheim Ducks' second goal on Sunday night, Laine was seen watching Frank Vatrano ...

Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach had scored the Habs' goals in regulation, while Troy Terry had scored the Ducks' goals. In the shootout Laine scored once more and Cole Caufield also beat Lukas Dostal ...