The Montreal Canadiens have made an official announcement regarding their lineup ahead of tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, set for 7:00 PM. Defenseman Arber Xhekaj will be taking a rest day and is likely to miss the game. We will have confirmation during the upcoming press conference.
Due to his treatment, Xhekaj will not be part of today’s practice session.
A press conference is scheduled after the Canadiens’ morning skate, which will take place at 11:30 AM at Nationwide Arena. Head coach Martin St-Louis and select players will be available to answer media questions, and any changes to the lineup will be disclosed.
We will learn more about Xhekaj’s status at that time, and we hope he can play this evening as he’s currently performing at an outstanding level.
At 23 years old, Arber Xhekaj stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 240 pounds. He has recorded 5 points in 30 games this season, along with a -4 rating and 43 penalty minutes.
If Xhekaj cannot play against the Blue Jackets, it’s anticipated that Jayden Struble will return to the lineup under Martin St-Louis.
