Finland needs every bit of upper-level talent for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Bringing aboard six-time 20-goal scorer Patrik Laine is a no-brainer if he's healthy. It’s been a tough start to the ...

A few eyebrows were raised when Finland announced Laine as part of its roster on Dec. 4, one day after the hard-shooting forward made his Montreal Canadiens debut after missing the first two ...

MONTREAL -- The 4 Nations Face-Off starts three weeks from Wednesday in Montreal, but the rivalry between Sweden and Finland ...

Jesse Puljujarvi and Patrik Laine are both big, fast and dangerous. Two of the top prospects available for the 2016 NHL draft, they have been laying waste to the competition at the world juniors.

Several Canadiens players received the call to defend the colors of their respective countries for the event, including Patrik Laine. For the record, Samuel Montembeault (Canada) and Joel Armia ...

Laine, who is from Finland, covered the cost instead ... "Great to see pro athletes supporting the kids. Elvis and Patrick should be proud." Another fan reacted. "I’m sure CBJ fans will find ...

It will be two months since Montreal Canadiens sniper Patrick Laine suffered a ... Related: Canadiens: Should Injured Laine Be A Lock For Finland? Still, this is a positive sign and it gives ...

Laine has been the perfect addition for the Canadiens. While his defensive game can be improved, he is being paid to score goals, and he is doing that, especially on the power play. On the season, ...

Laine and Joel Armia (Finland) should also be there ... but in his second game in Montreal as the Islanders’ pilot, Patrick Roy was overshadowed by “the other Patrik” at the Bell Centre.

For the record, Samuel Montembeault (Canada) and Joel Armia (Finland) will also be part of the competition. But to return to Laine, let’s just say that the big forward is looking forward to the ...