The Flames and Blue Jackets warmed up all wearing Johnny Gaudreau #13 jerseys. It was an excellent send off gesture between his two former teams.
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Patrik Laine made his long awaited Habs debut last night, skating on the second line and lining up with the top power play unit. He played alongside Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovsky, one of the largest top-six forward lines the Canadiens have had in years.
Laine made an immediate impression with a lower play goal in the first period.
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He finished with two shots and two hits in just over 17 minutes of ice time, and was named the game’s first star.
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Brayden Point has been money since returning from an injury, with eight goals in seven games (no assists). It hasn’t slowed down Anthony Cirelli though, who has six goals of his own in those seven games, and actually sees his shot rate improve when the number one centre is in the lineup.
One other Lightning note is that it sounds as though Jake Guentzel was injured in practice Tuesday morning. We’ll see if there’s an update tomorrow. The Lightning don’t play until Thursday though, so we may have to wait until then.
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Dallas’ big guns have been getting back on track the last two weeks, with Jason Robertson (six points in seven games), Roope Hintz (five in six), Wyatt Johnston (seven in seven), and Miro Heiskanen (seven in six) each finally living up to their billing at the top of the lineup. Dallas does
How did the Flames and Blue Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau?
Today we have a very special guest, [Guest Name], here to discuss some heartwarming news from the NHL. Welcome to the show!
**Host:** It’s great to be here.
**Host:** Now, the hockey world was deeply saddened by the passing of Johnny Gaudreau earlier this year.
It’s remarkable how his former teams, the Flames and Blue Jackets, chose to honor him recently. Can you tell us about that?
**Guest:** Absolutely. It was a truly touching gesture. Both teams came out for warm-ups wearing Gaudreau’s number 13 jersey. It was a beautiful display of respect and camaraderie, showing how much
he meant to both franchises. [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Gaudreau)]
**Host:** It’s clear Gaudreau left a lasting impact on the league.
**Guest:** He certainly did. His talent and passion for the game were undeniable, and he touched countless lives both on and off the ice.
**Host:** Shifting gears, let’s talk about some exciting news from Montreal. Patrik Laine finally made his debut for the Canadiens.
What are your initial impressions of his performance?
**Guest:** It was a long-awaited debut, and Laine definitely didn’t disappoint. He slotted into the second line and the top power-play unit right away, showing his potential to be
a key offensive player for the Habs.
And lining up alongside Dach and Slafkovsky, they form a formidably sized forward line. That’s something that Canadiens fans haven’t seen in a long time.
**Host:** I’m sure Canadiens fans are hopeful that Laine can help lead them back to the playoffs.
**Guest:** There’s definitely a lot of optimism in Montreal. With Laine’s scoring ability added to their young core, they could be a team to watch this season.
**Host:** Well said. Thank you so much for your insights, [Guest Name]. It’s been a pleasure having you on the show.
**Guest:** Thanks for having me.
