Watch: Laine's lethal shot gets him within 1 goal of Crosby's league lead

The Winnipeg Jets' playoff hopes may be fading, but Patrik Laine is still producing.

Laine tied Monday's game against the Nashville Predators with a terrific wrist shot early in the second period.

It was the rookie's 33rd goal and 60th point in his 62nd game, and it moved him into a tie with Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty for second on the NHL's goal-scoring list and one behind Sidney Crosby for the league lead.

Crosby later scored against the Calgary Flames to restore his two-goal lead over Laine and Pacioretty.

Laine hadn't scored in three games, but he now has five goals in his last eight contests.

The 18-year-old leads all rookies in goals and points, holding a one-goal advantage over Toronto Maple Leafs sensation Auston Matthews despite playing five fewer games.

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