Brad Larsen addressed the media at Thursday's practice and gave an update on the status of star foward Patrik Laine
Laine, after scoring the Blue Jackets' first goal of the 2022-23 season, left the 4-1 loss early with an upper body injury and did not return.
"We're still getting evaluated with him," Larsen said. "We'll find out here later this afternoon."
#CBJ forward Patrik Laine is the only player not on the ice ahead of practice.
— Coby Maeir (@CobyMaeir) October 13, 2022
Laine scored Columbus' only goal of the night just 11 seconds into the second period before leaving the game.
#CBJ Laine (1) goal pic.twitter.com/PZdhir8dcr
— Coby Maeir (@CobyMaeir) October 13, 2022
The Blue Jackets have their home-opener on Friday when they'll host the reigning three-time Eastern Conference-champion Tampa Bay Lightning at 7 p.m.
