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Patrik Laine to Miss Chunk of Time, Blue Jackets Announce

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Jon
October 13, 2022  (5:45 PM)
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The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today they have placed forward Patrik Laine on Injured Reserve with the expectation he will miss the next 3-4 weeks due to an elbow sprain:

Laine was injured on an awkward check from Carolina's Brett Pesce, when the Finn's arm hyperextended. For reference, all of Pesce's 6'3'', 200lb frame pressed Laine's elbow the opposite way it normally bends. Not great. Laine underwent X-Rays immediately, and it is clear not everything was copasetic.

The play in question: