Patrik Laine skated with Adam Nicholas this morning

Good news for Patrik Laine.

The Canadiens' Patrik Laine jumped on the ice this morning, more than an hour before his teammates took to the ice at the CN Complex for the day's practice.

Laine wasn't alone: Adam Nicholas was there with him.

With practice scheduled at 10:30 today, the injured Patrik Laine is on the ice at 9:00, joined by Adam Nicholas #GoHabsGo @TheHockeyNews pic.twitter.com/w5OnVTwcW4

– Karine Hains (@KarineHains) January 6, 2026

This isn't the first time we've seen him skate. Last week, he was seen skating in Brossard.

Does this mean a comeback is imminent? Not necessarily, no. After all, skating alone is worth what it's worth.

But it's better to see him stick to the rink than to see him forced to stop his fitness program because of a setback.

Details to follow…