Blue Jackets trade F Patrik Laine to Canadiens

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The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Patrik Laine and a 2026 second-round draft pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris.

The trade moves Laine, 26, to a Montreal team positioning itself for a playoff push after their loss in the 2021 Stanley Cup Final was followed by three straight last-place finishes in the Atlantic Division.