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Injury Update (Tue Apr 9, 2024) - Out for the year

Xhekaj (upper body) will miss the rest of the season to have surgery on his left shoulder.

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Injury Update (Sun Apr 7, 2024) - Unavailable Sunday

Xhekaj (upper body) will not play Sunday against the Rangers, per the NHL's media site.

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Injury Update (Sat Apr 6, 2024) - Not available Saturday

Xhekaj (upper body) will not be in the lineup Saturday versus the Maple Leafs.

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Player Update (Sun Jan 28, 2024) - Scratched Saturday

Xhekaj was a healthy scratch for Saturday's game against the Penguins.

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Player Update (Wed Jan 24, 2024) - In lineup Tuesday

Xhekaj had one block, three hits and two penalty minutes over 16:25 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Ottawa.

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Player Update (Mon Jan 22, 2024) - Recalled from AHL

Xhekaj was brought up from AHL Laval on Monday.

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Player Update (Mon Dec 4, 2023) - Headed for minors

Xhekaj (upper body) was activated off injured reserve and then sent down to AHL Laval on Monday.

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Injury Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Added to IR

Xhekaj (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

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Injury Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Added to IR

The Canadiens retroactively placed Xhekaj (upper body) on injured reserve Friday.

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Injury Update (Mon Nov 20, 2023) - Won't travel with team

Xhekaj (upper body) won't travel with his teammates Monday to California ahead of the Canadiens' three-game road trip, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

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Injury Update (Sat Nov 18, 2023) - Unavailable Saturday

Xhekaj (upper body) won't play Saturday against Boston, Stu Cowan of The Montreal Gazette reports.

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Injury Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - Not practicing Friday

Xhekaj (upper body) is missing from practice Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

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Injury Update (Thu Nov 16, 2023) - Won't finish Thursday's game

Xhekaj suffered an upper-body injury and won't return to Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights.

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Player Update (Mon Oct 23, 2023) - Chips in with assist in win

Xhekaj posted an assist in Monday's 3-1 road victory against the Sabres.

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Player Update (Thu Oct 12, 2023) - Whistled early, often

Xhekaj had an assist, three hits and 17 penalty minutes in Wednesday's 6-5 shootout loss to Toronto.

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Player Update (Wed Oct 11, 2023) - Called up, in lineup Wednesday

Xhekaj was recalled from AHL Laval on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

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Player Update (Wed Oct 11, 2023) - Expected for Wednesday

Xhekaj is expected to suit up for Montreal in Wednesday's season opener against Toronto, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

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Player Update (Mon Oct 9, 2023) - Sent to minors

Xhekaj was reassigned to AHL Laval on Monday, per CapFriendly.

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Player Update (Mon Sep 11, 2023) - Available for training camp

Xhekaj (shoulder) will be ready for the beginning of training camp, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

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Injury Update (Sat Feb 25, 2023) - Done for season

Xhekaj (shoulder) will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder next week.

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Injury Update (Sat Feb 18, 2023) - Added to IR

Xhekaj (upper body) was placed on IR Saturday.

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Injury Update (Tue Feb 14, 2023) - Out indefinitely

Xhekaj is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury.

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Injury Update (Tue Feb 14, 2023) - Remains unavailable against Hawks

Xhekaj (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's clash with Chicago, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

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Injury Update (Sun Feb 12, 2023) - Won't return Sunday

Xhekaj (undisclosed) won't return to Sunday's game against Edmonton.

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Player Update (Fri Jan 6, 2023) - Helps on lone goal

Xhekaj had an assist, two shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and two penalty minutes over 14:23 of ice time in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers.

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Player Update (Fri Dec 30, 2022) - Adds to power play

Xhekaj had a power-play goal and assist in Thursday's 7-2 loss to Carolina. He added three shots on goal and three hits over 19:26 of ice time.

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Player Update (Sat Dec 24, 2022) - Sets up goal in loss

Xhekaj had an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and three blocked shots over 16:00 of ice time in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Stars.

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Player Update (Sun Dec 4, 2022) - Scores on power play

Xhekaj scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Edmonton. He had one shot on net, three hits and two penalty minutes over 17:24 of ice time.

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Player Update (Thu Nov 24, 2022) - Returns to lineup, scores

Xhekaj scored a goal on two shots over 16:05 of ice time in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Columbus.

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Player Update (Sun Nov 20, 2022) - Remains in lineup

Xhekaj had an assist, one shot on goal, two hits, one blocked shot and a five-minute major over 13:52 of ice time in Saturday's 5-4 shootout victory over the Flyers.

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Player Update (Sat Nov 19, 2022) - Role could change

Xhekaj practiced on the fourth line during Friday's practice, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.

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Player Update (Wed Nov 16, 2022) - Active in loss

Xhekaj had one shot on net, five hits, six blocked shots and two penalty minutes in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to New Jersey.

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Player Update (Thu Nov 10, 2022) - Scores in win

Xhekaj scored a goal on two shots, adding one hit and two penalty minutes over 19:19 of ice time in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

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Player Update (Wed Nov 2, 2022) - Picks up misconduct

Xhekaj recorded three shots on net, two hits, one blocked shot and was assessed a 10-minute misconduct late in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Wild.

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