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TOR· Sat Nov 7Game preview →2026-27 season
- GP
- 7
- G
- 1
- A
- 2
- PTS
- 3
- +/-
- -1
- PPP
- 0
- SOG
- 9
- TOI/G
- 7:53
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | HIT | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | vs WPG | L 4-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 3 | 8:54 | 3 | 1 |
| Oct 31 | vs PIT | W 5-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 7:36 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 29 | @DAL | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:54 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct 27 | @STL | W 2-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 6:18 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | @WPG | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:18 | 6 | 1 |
| Oct 8 | vs NSH | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 6:24 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 6 | vs CAR | L 4-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 1 | 8:48 | 3 | 0 |
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| Dec 2 | vs OTT | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 7:42 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov 29 | @COL | L 2-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 10:36 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 28 | @VGK | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:00 | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 26 | @UTA | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov 22 | vs TOR | W 5-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 9:48 | 3 | 1 |
Latest news
Xhekaj scored a goal Tuesday in a 2-0 win over the Blues.
It was his first NHL goal. Xhekaj tipped a point shot that hit Jordan Binnington before he tipped it again after it was behind Binner. After a review, the goal stood. Xhekaj's calling card has always been his muscle, but he does have some untapped offensive skills.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 28
Xhekaj (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.
According to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports, Xhekaj will replace Owen Beck in Sunday's lineup against Winnipeg. The 22-year-old Xhekaj missed the last six games. He hasn't earned a point in two appearances this season, but he has recorded two shots on net, three hits and one blocked shot.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 25
Xhekaj (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Oliver Kapanen (lower body) was activated from injured reserve in a corresponding move. Xhekaj will sit out his fourth straight game against Buffalo on Saturday. The Canadiens announced Friday that Xhekaj is expected to miss another two weeks.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 17
Xhekaj (lower body) is expected to miss two weeks, Marco D'Amico of BPM Sports reports Friday.
Xhekaj has missed the last three games due to his lower-body injury, and he's now expected to be sidelined until at least late October. Across his first two appearances of the regular season, the 22-year-old had been held scoreless with three hits and a blocked shot while averaging 7:36 of ice time.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 16
Xhekaj (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday versus the Capitals, Guillaume Lefrancois of La Presse reports.
Xhekaj is set for a third straight absence due to the injury. The 22-year-old winger's status beyond Wednesday hasn't been determined. The Canadiens' next game is Saturday at home versus the Sabres.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 14
Xhekaj (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup against Buffalo on Tuesday, per Stu Cowan of The Montreal Gazette.
Xhekaj will miss his second straight game, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return. He hasn't earned a point in two appearances this season, but he has posted two shots on net, three hits and one blocked shot. Owen Beck will replace Xhekaj in Tuesday's lineup against the Sabres.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 13