FLORIAN XHEKAJ NEWS

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.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adam Engstrom and Florian Xhekaj loaned to Laval Rocket | Montréal Canadiens Announcement was made shortly after the Canadiens defeated the Jets on Wednesday

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Demoted after game Xhekaj was reassigned to AHL Laval on Wednesday.

Impact Xhekaj didn't suit up in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Jets. He posted one assist, four shots on net, nine hits and seven PIM over five outings during his first NHL stint. The Canadiens don't play until Saturday in Toronto, so this may be a move to get Xhekaj playing time with Laval before he gets called back up.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pregame vs. OTT: F. Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Florian Xhekaj addresses the media ahead of Tuesday's game against the Ottawa Senators at the Bell Centre

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

'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.

NOVEMBER 26 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

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.

NOVEMBER 25 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

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.

NOVEMBER 24 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Pockets helper in NHL debut Xhekaj notched an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and seven PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Xhekaj, a Hamilton, Ontario native, made his NHL debut Saturday, and his impact was felt instantly. The 21-year-old winger helped out on a Josh Anderson tally in the second period and fought Dakota Mermis in the third. Like his brother Arber, the younger Xhekaj brings a whole bunch of sandpaper to the lineup. Florian saw just 9:48 of ice time in a bottom-six role Saturday, and he'll likely have to compete with Joshua Roy for playing time initially.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dobson, Anderson each score twice, Canadiens beat Maple Leafs 5-2 to snap 5-game skid

Noah Dobson and Josh Anderson each scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Liveblog: Xhekaj brothers together at last for Canadiens vs. Leafs Florian Xhekaj will make his regular season debut for the Montreal Canadiens against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday at the Bell Centre.

NOVEMBER 22 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Florian Xhekaj set to make his Canadiens debut vs. Maple Leafs Jakub Dobes will start in goal for Habs and Jake Evans will be in the lineup after it was determined he didn't suffer a concussion.

NOVEMBER 22 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Pregame vs. TOR: F. Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Florian Xhekaj addresses the media ahead of Saturday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre

NOVEMBER 22 • NHL.COM

"Dreams sure do come true": Florian Xhekaj's mother pens emotional reaction to son Canadiens call-up Habs prospect Florian Xhekaj received his first NHL call-up after a breakout AHL season and months of grinding with the Laval Rocket.

NOVEMBER 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Florian Xhekaj recalled from Laval Rocket | Montréal Canadiens This is Xhekaj’s first ever call-up to Montreal

NOVEMBER 22 • NHL.COM

Canadiens call up Florian Xhekaj from AHL's Laval Rocket The 6-foot-4, 204-pound centre should add some much-needed sandpaper to Habs after getting run over by Tom Wilson and Washington Capitals.

NOVEMBER 21 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Florian Xhekaj recalled by Canadiens, could join brother in lineup for NHL debut against Leafs

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 Frida...

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Florian Xhekaj recalled from Rocket, Joshua Roy loaned to Laval | Montréal Canadiens This is Xhekaj’s first ever call-up to Montreal

NOVEMBER 21 • NHL.COM

Up from AHL Xhekaj was summoned from AHL Laval on Friday.

Impact Xhekaj has two goals, four points and 44 PIM in 16 outings with Laval in 2025-26. Joshua Roy was reassigned to the minors in a corresponding move. Xhekaj might take Roy's bottom-six spot in the lineup, which would result in Xhekaj making his NHL debut Saturday against Toronto.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Xhekaj's mother Simona reacts after Canadiens cut forward from roster before start of 2025-26 NHL season - "Head up, light it up in Laval" Florian Xhekaj's mother, Simona, shared a heartfelt message after the Montreal Canadiens announced that her younger son was among the final...

OCTOBER 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Cowan: Canadiens have some tough decisions to make, which is a good problem Adam Engström, Florian Xhekaj and Owen Beck show they're ready for NHL, but there probably won't be spots for them when the Habs open the se...

OCTOBER 5 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Mic'd up: Florian Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Listen in as Canadiens prospect Florian Xhekaj is mic'd up for a game during the Prospect Showdown at the Bell Centre

OCTOBER 1 • NHL.COM

Florian Xhekaj pummels Jan Jenik in spirited tilt He's fired up!

OCTOBER 1 • HOCKEYFEED.COM