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Montreal Canadiens recall Florian Xhekaj, Arber’s brother, from AHL Laval
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Original Publication Date: November 21, 2025 2:34PM
Publication Updated: November 21, 2025 3:25PM
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the younger brother of bruising defenceman Arber Xhekaj, from the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket on Friday.
Florian Xhekaj, a six-foot-four, 204-pound winger, has two goals and two assists in 16 AHL games this season.
The 21-year-old from Hamilton impressed with 24 goals and 11 assists in 69 games for the Rocket in 2024-25.
Xhekaj could make his NHL debut Saturday at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs as the slumping Canadiens (10-7-3) look to snap a five-game skid.
Centre Jake Evans exited Thursday’s 8-4 loss to the Washington Capitals following a hard hit from winger Tom Wilson.
Montreal is also dealing with long-term injuries to forwards Alex Newhook, Kirby Dach and Patrik Laine.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2025.
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