Viral moment: Martin St-Louis compared Patrik Laine to Guy Lafleur
The Canadiens played their first exhibition game of the year, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers by a score of 5-0.
New faces like Alex Barré-Boulet, Oliver Kapanen, and Luke Tuch had strong performances, while despite not recording a point, Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach started getting comfortable on the ice.
The Finnish forward showcased his talent with a breathtaking rush that created a scoring opportunity, earning him an ovation from the Bell Centre crowd.
When asked about this sequence during the press conference, Martin St-Louis was quite emphatic. Watching Laine skate down the ice and hearing the crowd chant his name reminded him of when he was younger and watched the Canadiens.
A certain Guy Lafleur had the ability to create those kinds of moments. Now, it's Patrik Laine, in his very first exhibition game.
It's clear that the Canadiens have found a special player. When the coach compares him to Guy Lafleur after his first preseason game, that speaks volumes.
Of course, we're not talking about all that the "Blond Demon" accomplished with the Canadiens. Patrik Laine is far from that, but in terms of a rush and the crowd's reaction, the comparison stands.
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In your opinion, will Patrik Laine become a star in Montreal? | ||
| Yes | 167 | 84.8 % |
| No | 30 | 15.2 % |
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