We just experienced a magical moment, live from the Bell Centre, involving Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine.
See the absolutely incredible reaction of the crowd during his official introduction a few minutes ago.
A Grand Moment for Patrik Laine
Watch the video published directly by the Montreal Canadiens organization.
We expected a warm welcome, but never to this extent.. Wow!
On RDS, he was seen cracking a smile right on the ice.
What a magical moment, and it’s certain that it gave Laine a huge boost of motivation.
Welcome to Montreal, Patty!
Speaking of Laine, let’s not forget that he made the statement of the year on live TV minutes ahead of his first game back.
This happened during a press conference earlier today, and it speaks volumes about his love for hockey, his excellent mindset, and his affection for Montreal.
He has tremendous respect for his new fans.
Clearly, he recognizes how lucky he is to play in front of a crowd like the one at the Bell Centre.
Patrik Laine showed a bit of everything in this first period.
A strong presence on the power play, effective transitions with the puck, and even solid defensive play in his own zone. His composure with the puck is impressive, showing no signs of nerves.
– Patrick Friolet
A little later in the game, Laine lit the lamp for the first time in a Habs jersey, sending Bell Centre into an absolute frenzy!
