MONTREAL – Ahead Patrik Laine is the Molson Cup recipient for the month of December.

Laine was chosen first star of the sport 4 occasions (December 3 towards the Islanders, December 9 towards Anaheim, December 17 towards Buffalo and December 20 in Detroit) and third star of the sport as soon as (December 5 towards Nashville). In 13 video games in December, the right-winger produced 10 factors (8G, 2A), whereas main the NHL with eight energy play objectives, tied for fourth general within the League this season.

Laine made his Canadiens debut towards the Isles on December 3, scoring his first objective with the crew. On December 21 in Detroit, he grew to become the primary participant in NHL historical past to attain eight consecutive energy play objectives for a crew. Along with his eleventh profession hat trick towards Buffalo on December 17, Laine climbed to 3rd all-time amongst Finnish gamers in NHL historical past in that class.

A ceremony honoring the December Molson Cup winner will happen forward of Saturday’s’s sport towards the Dallas Stars on the Bell Centre.