Patrik Laine is set to make his highly anticipated regular-season debut for the Montreal Canadiens against the New York Islanders at the Bell Centre.

Laine had been recovering from a sprained left knee sustained during the preseason. He is projected to play alongside teammates Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovsky. Meanwhile, Joshua Roy has been assigned to the AHL's Laval Rocket, and Samuel Montembeault will be the starting goalie for the game.

Patrik Laine is set to make his long-awaited debut with the Montreal Canadiens after recovering from a knee injury. This marks his first game in nearly a year, as he joins the team against the New York Islanders.

Laine has been practicing with the Canadiens and is expected to bring much-needed offensive support to a struggling team. His return comes after a series of injuries, including a clavicle fracture and a knee sprain, which have hindered his performance since his peak in 2017-18.

Patrik Laine is set to make his long-awaited debut with the Montreal Canadiens after recovering from a knee injury, marking his first game in nearly a year. Laine has been practicing with the team and will play on the second line alongside Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovsky.

The Canadiens recently sent Joshua Roy to their minor league affiliate to make room for Laine, who was acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets last summer. His return comes at a crucial time for the struggling Canadiens, who sit last in the Atlantic Division.

Pyotr Kochetkov, goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes, is back at practice but needs to pass one more concussion protocol test for full clearance. The team is optimistic about his availability for the upcoming game against the Seattle Kraken.

Meanwhile, several teams are dealing with injuries. The Colorado Avalanche's Ross Colton may return soon, while Miles Wood is month-to-month. The Dallas Stars have placed Tyler Seguin on IR, and the Detroit Red Wings are missing key players due to injuries.

In other news, the New York Islanders' Semyon Varlamov is day-to-day, and the Philadelphia Flyers' Samuel Ersson has returned to practice. The Washington Capitals are hopeful about Alex Ovechkin's recovery as he skated for the first time since his injury.

Joshua Roy has been reassigned to the Laval Rocket, the Montreal Canadiens' AHL affiliate, after struggling to make an impact in his recent NHL stint. The 21-year-old forward, who has performed well in the AHL this season, was unable to score in four games with the Canadiens.

Meanwhile, Patrik Laine is on the mend from an injury sustained in September and could soon return to the lineup. The Canadiens are set to face the New York Islanders in their next game.