Florian Xhekaj News: Demoted after game

Updated on December 4, 2025 at 5:56am

Xhekaj was reassigned to AHL Laval on Wednesday.

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.