Patrik Laine made his debut for the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-0 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Bell Centre in Montreal on Monday.
The 26-year-old forward, who was acquired by Montreal in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Aug. 19, had five shots on goal in 16:48 of ice time.
Emil Heineman and Alex Barre-Boulet each had a goal and an assist, and Jared Davidson and Oliver Kapanen each had two assists for the Canadiens, who were playing their first game of the preseason. Cayden Primeau started and made 13 saves before being replaced midway through the second period by Jakub Dobes, who made 12 saves.
Kirby Dach, who hadn't played since tearing his ACL and MCL in his right knee on Oct. 14, 2023, had one shot on goal in 16:42 of ice time.
Eetu Makiniemi started and stopped 13 of 14 shots for the Flyers (1-1-0). Cal Petersen allowed four goals on 12 shots in relief.
Luke Tuch gave Montreal a 1-0 lead at 8:18 of the first period, scoring on a wrist shot from the slot off a feed from Davidson after he stole the puck.
The Canadiens then scored three goals in a span of 2:33 early in the third period to extend the lead to 4-0.
David Savard made it 2-0 at 3:06 of the third on a wrist shot from the slot.
Heineman scored 50 seconds later on a one-timer to push it to 3-0, and Josh Anderson made it 4-0 off a rush at 5:39.
Barre-Boulet scored from in front at 17:45 for the 5-0 final.
