The NHL sent a message to the Canadiens and Capitals before Game #4: no outbursts before the game, during breaks or at the ...

Arber Xhekaj made his long-awaited playoff debut Friday night at Bell Centre, helping the Montreal Canadiens in their 6-3 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 3. Xhekaj’s presence was ...

If we listen to pundits, the future of Canadiens’ tough guy Arber Xhekaj with the team could be in jeopardy. Adding fuel to the speculations is the fact that two games ago in Carolina ...

Arber Xhekaj made a strong impression during the Montreal Canadiens’ 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals in Game 4. NHL analyst Luke Gazdic praised Xhekaj’s performance on Sportsnet's Sunday ...

After the game, Xhekaj spoke about his role. When asked what his presence meant, he replied: "I'm not sure. I think I just try and make everyone grow a few inches out there on our team, and I feel ...

The Montreal Canadiens need more than a tough guy on defense after being dominated in most of Game 1 against the Washington ...

Canadiens’ defenseman Arber Xhekaj also received a $3,385.42 fine, and Capitals’ healthy scratch blueliner Dylan McIlrath a $2,018.23 one by the NHL Department of Player Safety. There was ...

And clearly, the league is taking it seriously. Arber Xhekaj and Dylan Mcllrath (who did not play in yesterday’s game) were both fined for events that occurred during the warm-up period.

April 28 - Montreal defenseman Arber Xhekaj and Washington blueliner Dylan McIlrath were both fined the maximum amount by the NHL on Monday for unsportsmanlike conduct that took place during ...