Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine to miss 3-4 weeks with elbow sprain
Oct 12, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine scores a goal on his shot against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY SportsHe has been placed on injured reserve.
Laine left Wednesday’s season opener midway through the second period after colliding awkwardly with Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce. Pesce made contact with Laine’s right elbow, which was the likely cause of the injury.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The Finnish forward is currently in the first year of a four-year deal worth $8.7 million per season. Laine had 26 goals and 56 points in 56 games with Columbus last year, helping to revive his career.
Laine had 36 and 44 goals in his first two seasons, respectively, but has failed to hit the 30-goal mark in the three seasons since. He was on pace for close to 40 goals last season but missed time
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