Canadiens HC addresses "deep question" hinting at Arber Xhekaj's inclusion in Game 2 vs Capitals

The Habs is now lead 0-2 in the series, before the two games at the Bell Centre.

Canadiens HC addresses "deep question" hinting at Arber Xhekaj's inclusion in Game 2 vs Capitals

Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis hinted at inclusion of defenseman Arber Xhekaj in the lineup for Game 2 against the Washington Capitals.

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Canadiens @ Capitals Game 2: Thread and lines

How can Montreal apply the lessons from the first match in Game 2?

Martin St. Louis on potentially playing enforcer Arber Xhekaj after Capitals’ physical Game 1: ‘It’s a card. I might play him. But it’s good to have.’

The Washington Capitals imposed their will on the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1, landing big hit after big hit. Alex Ovechkin delivered a game-high seven body checks while Brandon Duhaime (5), Lars Eller (5), Anthony Beauvillier (4), and Taylor Raddysh (4) also frequently laid the body in the team’s 3-2 overtime victory. All 7 of Alex Ovechkin’s Game 1 hits, in 40 seconds pic.twitter.com/hytbjlgUYG — B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 22, 2025 Tom…

Montreal Canadiens Roster Talk: The Arber Xhekaj Debate

A closer look at the possibility of adding Arber Xhekaj to the lineup as the Montreal Canadiens prepare for Game Two of their series.