MONTREAL -- Patrik Laine scored in his debut for the Montreal Canadiens, who defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 in overtime at Bell Centre on Tuesday.

Patrik Laine scored in his highly anticipated Montreal debut, Nick Suzuki scored in overtime, and the Canadiens beat the New York Islanders 2-1.

The debuting Canadien's first goal in Montreal came on the power play early in the second period. Standing at the left faceoff circle, Laine took a pass from defenseman Lane Hutson and quickly fired it over Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin's shoulder to send the Bell Centre into a frenzy.

MONTREAL — Patrik Laine will debut in a Montreal Canadiens uniform Tuesday night when they take on the New York Islanders at the Bell Centre. Laine suffered a severe left knee sprain in a preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after being acquired by the Canadiens from the Columbus Blue Jackets in an offseason trade.

Patrik Laine scored in his highly anticipated Montreal debut, and the Canadiens defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 in overtime on Tuesday night.

The Canadiens began the day by sharing some terrific news, announcing that Patrik Laine has been activated off the injured reserve and will make his season debut against the Islanders. The veteran winger was acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets in August but has been on the sidelines ever since he suffered a knee injury during the preseason.