But at this level, Laine also shows a certain level of leadership in a specific aspect of the game: blocked shots. After all, the great sniper ranks 2nd among forwards for blocked shots per 60 ...

Laine scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Panthers. Laine has two goals and an assist over his last two outings after missing two games due to an illness.

Does Patrik Laine look like the most motivated guy? Not necessarily. And we agree that it’s not a new thing either. But when Laine plays like he did on Saturday, he is really able to help the ...