Nobody can deny Patrik Laine's elite game-breaking goal-scoring ability.
However, the inconsistent play throughout his career has been an area where he admitted he needs to improve.
"I think that's probably my main focus," he told the media on Saturday. "Just to stay as steady as I can throughout the year."
Let's dive into those peaks and valleys.
2016-17: Rookie season (w/ Winnipeg)
- Regular season stats: 73 GP, 36 G. Playoff Stats: N/A
- Streaks of 3+ consecutive games with a goal: 3 (Longest: 3 games)
- Streaks 3+ consecutive games without a goal: 9 (Longest: 6 games)
| Game # | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1-10 | 6 |
| 11-20 | 6 |
| 21-30 | 5 |
| 31-40 | 3 |
| 41-50 | 3 |
| 51-60 | 9 |
| 61-73 | 4 |
2017-18: Second season (w/Winnipeg)
- Regular season stats: 82 GP, 44 G. Playoff Stats: 17 GP, 5 G.
- Streaks of 3+ consecutive games with a goal: 5 (Longest: 6 games)
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Streaks of 3+ consecutive games without a goal: 6 (Longest: 7 games)
Patrik Laine's goal total by game interval Game # Goals 1-10 4 11-20 6 21-30 5 31-40 3 41-50 4 51-60 6 61-70 13 71-80 3 81-90 2 91-99 3
2018-19: Third season (w/ Winnipeg)
- Regular season stats: 82 GP, 30 G. Playoff stats: 6 GP, 3G.
- Streaks of 3+ consecutive games with a goal: 4 (Longest: 4 games)
- Streaks of 3+ consecutive games with a goal: 10 (Longest: 15 games)
| Game # | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1-10 | 3 |
| 11-20 | 10 |
| 21-30 | 8 |
| 31-40 | 3 |
| 41-50 | 1 |
| 51-60 | 0 |
| 61-70 | 4 |
| 71-80 | 1 |
| 81-88 | 3 |
2019-20: Fourth season (w/ Winnipeg)
- Regular season stats: 68 GP, 28 G. Playoff stats: 1 GP, 0 G.
- Streaks of 3+ consecutive games with a goal: 1 (Longest: 3 games)
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Streaks of 3+ consecutive games without a goal: 6 (Longest: 10 games)
Patrik Laine's goal total by game interval Game # Goals 1-10 3 11-20 2 21-30 4 31-40 6 41-50 3 51-60 7 61-69 3
2020-21: Fifth season (w/ Winnipeg & Columbus)
- Regular season stats: 46 GP, 12 G. Playoff stats: N/A
- Streaks of 3+ consecutive games with a goal: 0
- Streaks of 3+ consecutive games without a goal: 4 (Longest: 14)
| Game # | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1-10 | 6 |
| 11-20 | 3 |
| 21-30 | 0 |
| 31-40 | 3 |
| 41-46 | 0 |
2021-22: Sixth season (w/ Columbus)
- Regular season stats: 56 GP, 26 G. Playoff stats: N/A
- Streaks of 3+ consecutive games with a goal: 1 (Longest: 3 games)
- Streaks of 3+ consecutive games without a goal: 4 (Longest: 10 games)
| Game # | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1-10 | 4 |
| 11-20 | 2 |
| 21-30 | 10 |
| 31-40 | 6 |
| 41-50 | 3 |
| 51-56 | 1 |
Laine's new contract not only brings high expectations with it but it was also part of why the team had to trade Oliver Bjorkstrand, who scored 28 goals last season, for pennies on the dollar. Considering those two aspects, Laine will be counted on to consistently score at the elite level which he has displayed over certain stretches throughout his career.
