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Hope Rises: Laine Returns as Canadiens Face Capitals

4/30/2025

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Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine is back on the ice, shaking off an upper-body injury that sidelined him for Games 3 and 4. With the Canadiens facing a 3-1 deficit against the Washington Capitals, his return brings hope. Meanwhile, Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi is set to join the action in Game 5 against the St. Louis Blues, as the series stands at a thrilling 2-2.

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Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine is back on the ice, shaking off an upper-body injury that sidelined him for Games 3 and 4. With the Canadiens facing a 3-1 deficit against the Washington Capitals, his return brings hope. Meanwhile, Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi is set to join the action in Game 5 against the St. Louis Blues, as the series stands at a thrilling 2-2.