The Montreal Canadiens are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst when it comes to Patrik Laine’s knee injury. In a preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Laine was helped off the ice after taking a knee-on-knee collision from Cedric Pare.

Patrik Laine’s fresh start with the Montreal Canadiens has been put on hold after suffering an unfortunate knee injury during Saturday's preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The injury, which occurred after a knee-on-knee collision with Cedric Pare, has been heavily criticized by hockey insiders and former players.

After Canadiens forward Patrik Laine was injured, his teammate Arber Xhekaj stood up for him -- but is now paying the price, literally.