Patrik Laine is a whiz on the power play. When the puck makes its way to him with the advantage of an extra man, opposing goalies had better be ready.
Laine finally managed to score at even strength!
After scoring nine power-play goals with the Canadiens, Laine got his first even-strength goal on Tuesday during the game against Utah.
Not bad for your 400th NHL point? 🔥
How about that for your 400th NHL point?#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/So0mP8QnXA
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 15, 2025
The funniest part is that the goal is an exact copy of his typical power-play goals. A blast from the left circle to beat the goalie.
The Canadiens’ number 92 has been improving at even strength over the last few games. He recorded a helper at even strength last week against the Lightning.
Thus, Laine has reached the milestone of 10 goals with the Canadiens.
The Finn has become the sixth Canadiens player to reach this milestone this season. It took the Canadiens only 43 games to have six players score 10 goals.
It took the Canadiens about 20 fewer games this season to have 6 players with 10 goals
Even just three seasons ago, it nearly took them the entire season #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/ywetdOTn96
— Guillaume Villemaire (@GVillemaire13) January 15, 2025
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This is a significant improvement compared to previous years.
It’s also worth mentioning that this was Laine’s 400th point in the NHL. He achieved this feat in just 495 games.
Not bad!
Out of his 400 points in the NHL, Laine has 214 goals.
Laine continues to leave his mark in the Canadiens’ record book. He has become the fifth Canadiens player to score at least 10 goals in his first 15 games over the last 40 years.
Laine is the 5th Canadiens player in the last 40 years to score at least 10 goals in his first 15 games with the Canadiens
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Brian Bellows— Guillaume Villemaire (@GVillemaire13) January 15, 2025
Overtime
Laine is not just setting records with the Canadiens. With his goal in the game against Utah, he became the sixth active Finnish player to reach the 400-point milestone in the NHL.
#FunFact: with his goal tonight, #Habs Patrik Laine became the 6th active Finnish-born player to reach 400 career #NHL points.
— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) January 15, 2025