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Samberg lifts Jets past Canadiens 5-4 with OT goal to complete comeback from 4-goal deficit

Dylan Samberg scored in overtime as the Winnipeg Jets snapped a nine-game losing streak, storming back from a four-goal deficit to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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3 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

First NHL goal Zhekaj (lower body) scored a goal Tuesday in a 2-0 win over the Blues.

Impact It was his first NHL goal. Xhekaj tipped a point shot that hit Jordan Binnington before he tipped it again after it was behind Binner. After a review, the goal stood. Xhekaj's calling card has always been his muscle, but he does have some untapped offensive skills.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Habs celebrate milestones in St. Louis #NHL #Shorts

OCTOBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Postgame @ STL: Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Florian Xhekaj addresses the media following Tuesday's 2-0 win over the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center

OCTOBER 28 • NHL.COM

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OCTOBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Removed from IR Xhekaj (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact According to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports, Xhekaj will replace Owen Beck in Sunday's lineup against Winnipeg. The 22-year-old Xhekaj missed the last six games. He hasn't earned a point in two appearances this season, but he has recorded two shots on net, three hits and one blocked shot.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Xhekaj (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Oliver Kapanen (lower body) was activated from injured reserve in a corresponding move. Xhekaj will sit out his fourth straight game against Buffalo on Saturday. The Canadiens announced Friday that Xhekaj is expected to miss another two weeks.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss two weeks Xhekaj (lower body) is expected to miss two weeks, Marco D'Amico of BPM Sports reports Friday.

Impact Xhekaj has missed the last three games due to his lower-body injury, and he's now expected to be sidelined until at least late October. Across his first two appearances of the regular season, the 22-year-old had been held scoreless with three hits and a blocked shot while averaging 7:36 of ice time.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out versus Capitals Xhekaj (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday versus the Capitals, Guillaume Lefrancois of La Presse reports.

Impact Xhekaj is set for a third straight absence due to the injury. The 22-year-old winger's status beyond Wednesday hasn't been determined. The Canadiens' next game is Saturday at home versus the Sabres.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Xhekaj (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup against Buffalo on Tuesday, per Stu Cowan of The Montreal Gazette.

Impact Xhekaj will miss his second straight game, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return. He hasn't earned a point in two appearances this season, but he has posted two shots on net, three hits and one blocked shot. Owen Beck will replace Xhekaj in Tuesday's lineup against the Sabres.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Xhekaj (undisclosed) won't play against Detroit on Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Xhekaj missed Montreal's last two practices and will sit out at least one game. He hasn't earned a point in two appearances this season, but he has collected two shots on goal, three hits and one blocked shot. Kaiden Guhle (groin) will replace Xhekaj in Saturday's lineup against the Red Wings, as the Canadiens will go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Pregame vs. CAR: F. Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Florian Xhekaj addresses the media ahead of Tuesday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Bell Centre

OCTOBER 6 • NHL.COM

Media op: F. Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Florian Xhekaj addresses the media at the CN Sports Complex ahead of the team's departure to Toronto on Monday

SEPTEMBER 28 • NHL.COM

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SEPTEMBER 27 • YOUTUBE

Updates from training camp – Sept. 23 | Montréal Canadiens Florian Xhekaj continues to look at making his mark at Habs camp

SEPTEMBER 23 • NHL.COM

Training camp: F. Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Florian Xhekaj addresses the media at training camp at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 23 • NHL.COM

Postgame vs. OTT: F. Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Florian Xhekaj addresses the media following Monday's 3-2 preseason win in overtime over the Ottawa Senators at Colisée Vidéotron as part of...

SEPTEMBER 22 • NHL.COM

Florian Xhekaj watches his brother deliver a beatdown from a phone in the penalty box! Arber Xhekaj delivers an early preseason beatdown and his brother watches it all from the penalty box!

SEPTEMBER 20 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Training camp: F. Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Florian Xhekaj addresses the media at training camp at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard on Friday

SEPTEMBER 18 • NHL.COM

Called up from minors Xhekaj was recalled from AHL Laval on Monday.

Impact Xhekaj put up decent numbers in the minors this season, producing 17 goals and 12 assists in 64 regular-season games, adding 182 PIM as well. If the 21-year-old winger can earn a more permanent roster spot next season, he could provide intriguing fantasy value in banger leagues. For now, he'll serve as an emergency depth option during the postseason.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 30 • YOUTUBE

Posts three points Friday Xhekaj scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Laval's 5-4 overtime win over Cleveland on Friday.

Impact Xhekaj ended a six-game dry spell with the performance. He's done alright this season with 18 points over 41 appearances at the AHL level, though that's not particularly close to his 24-goal, 35-point effort over 69 regular-season games a year ago. Xhekaj got his first look with the Canadiens in late November, but he's unlikely to be anything more than a bottom-six option if he gets another call-up.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Strong in return to AHL Xhekaj scored twice and added an assist in AHL Laval's 5-2 win over Belleville on Friday.

Impact After a stint in the NHL, Xhekaj had his best game of the AHL campaign in his return to Laval. He's at four goals and seven points, as well as 44 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 17 appearances for the Rocket this season. Xhekaj could be a candidate to fill a depth role with the Canadiens again at some point this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Samberg lifts Jets past Canadiens 5-4 with OT goal to complete comeback from 4-goal deficit