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• Laval takes Game 1 from Toronto
The Laval Rocket drew first blood in the North Division semifinals with a 3-1 win over Toronto at Place Bell on Wednesday night. Game 2 of the best-of-five series is Friday night. Florian Xhekaj opened the scoring 11:44 into the … Continue reading → The post Laval takes Game 1 from Toronto first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Florian Xhekaj hungry for Canadiens return after getting taste of NHL

"They want me to keep developing, get some minutes and have a bigger role," rugged Rocket forward says after five-game stint with Habs....2025
• 'The Canadiens need forwards like Florian Xhekaj' | HI/O Show

Former Habs teammates Chris Nilan and Rick Green weigh in on the impressive NHL debut by Arber Xhekaj's younger brother....2025
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• Cowan: NHL dream comes true for mother of Canadiens' Xhekaj brothers

“They sacrificed everything for us to be here," Florian Xhekaj says about his parents after making an impressive debut with Habs....2025
• Cowan: Florian Xhekaj arrives with a bang for Canadiens

With big brother at his side and parents watching in the stands, 21-year-old comes within a goal of a Gordie Howe hat-trick in NHL debut....2025
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• Hidden Game: Florian Xhekaj brings energy to Canadiens in NHL debut against Leafs

The 21-year-old forward had an assist, was plus-1, produced two shots, blocked one and had three hits in the 5-2 win....2025

• Canadiens' Florian Xhekaj set for NHL debut vs. Maple Leafs; Jake Evans avoids injury

MONTREAL - Montreal forward Florian Xhekaj, the feisty younger brother of bruising Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj, is set to make his NHL debut Saturday against the rival Toronto Maple Leafs....2025
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"Canadiens’ Prospect Florian Xhekaj Emerges as a Force in the AHL"

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• Cowan: Practice offers tantalizing glimpse of Canadiens' potential opening-night lineup

Florian Xhekaj boasts a unique skill set, including toughness, but it appears he will start the season in Laval and Owen Beck could be joining him....2025
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• Canadiens’ Prospect Florian Xhekaj Emerges as a Force in the AHL
Over the last few seasons, the Montreal Canadiens have built a strong foundation through the draft, focusing on skill, character, and development. Players like Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Nick…...2025
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• Stu Cowan: Canadiens think prospect Florian Xhekaj could be special

Fourth-round draft pick who caught Nick Bobrov's attention could become a rare combination of size, skill and scoring ability as a winger....2024
• Canadiens Sign Florian Xhekaj to Entry-Level Contract
The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Florian Xhekaj, the younger brother of defenseman Arber Xhekaj, to a three-year entry-level contract. The 19-year-old (who turns 20 on 27 June 2024) finished the season with…...2024
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• Stu Cowan: Florian Xhekaj knows his role at Canadiens' rookie camp

Wasted no time showing physical side of his game, while Lane Hutson's offensive skills were on display in a 4-3 shootout loss to Leafs....2024
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• Canadiens Sign Florian Xhekaj to Entry-Level Contract
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• Habs Mailbag: Canadiens won't make Lane Hutson a power-play specialist

Florian Xhekaj and Luke Tuch could be surprises at training camp with Montreal needing to add some size at forward position in future....2024
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• Florian Xhekaj hungry for Canadiens return after getting taste of NHL
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• Cowan: NHL dream comes true for mother of Canadiens' Xhekaj brothers
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• Florian Xhekaj set to make his Canadiens debut vs. Maple Leafs

Jakub Dobes will start in goal for the Habs and Jake Evans will be in the lineup after it was determined he didn't suffer a concussion....2025
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• Florian Xhekaj recalled by Canadiens, could join brother in lineup for NHL debut against Leafs
MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the fiesty younger brother of bruising defenseman Arber Xhekaj, from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Friday....2025
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• 'My time will come,' rugged Laval Rocket centre Florian Xhekaj says

One of Canadiens' final training camp cuts striving to provide consistent offence and improved defence while balancing physical play in AHL....2025
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• Cowan: Practice offers tantalizing glimpse of Canadiens' potential opening-night lineup
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• Habs Mailbag: Canadiens won't make Lane Hutson a power-play specialist
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