Arber Xhekaj (upper body) has been activated off the Injured Reserve and loaned to Laval (AHL).
Xhekaj has not played since November 16th and has been loaned to Laval (AHL) where he will get some game-action and conditioning before presumably returning to Montreal. In 17 games this season, Xhekaj has three points (1G / 2A), 47 penalty minutes, and 41 hits.

Arber Xhekaj (upper body) has been placed on the injured reserve list.
Source: Stu Cowan 11/24/23, 5:30 pm EST

Arber Xhakaj (upper body) will miss at least the next three games as he didn't travel with the team on their road trip.
Xhakaj did not play on Saturday and will not travel with the Canadiens on their upcoming California road trip, meaning he will miss at least three more games. Xhakaj has seen his ice time decrease significantly in recent games, averaging only 12:34 time-on-ice in his last six games after averaging 16:29 in his previous 10 games. He has three points (1G / 2A) in 19 games this season.

Arber Xhekaj (upper body) will be out Saturday in Boston.

Arber Xhekaj (upper body) is considered day-to-day after leaving Montreal's previous game.
Xhekaj played only 10:19 before exiting the game with an upper-body injury and is now considered day-to-day after not practicing Friday. He has three points (1G / 2A) in 17 games this season along with 41 hits and 47 penalty minutes. Xhekaj's status will be re-evaluated on Friday.

Arber Xhekaj (upper body) left Montreal's game vs Vegas early and will be re-evaluated Friday.
Xhekaj played only 10:19 before exiting the game with an upper-body injury. He has three points (1G / 2A) in 17 games this season along with 41 hits and 47 penalty minutes. Xhekaj's status will be re-evaluated on Friday.
Source: Stu Cowan 11/17/23, 10:21 am EST

Xhekaj (undisclosed) will not play Tuesday vs. the Blackhawks.
Xhekaj suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's win over the Oilers and will not play Tuesday vs. Chicago. Chris Wideman will replace him on the blueline and likely on the second power-play unit.

Arber Xhekaj is back in the Canadiens' lineup vs. Calgary.
Xhekaj missed Montreal's last game as a healthy scratch but will draw back into the lineup Thursday vs. Calgary. The rookie has had a strong start to his career, with three goals, three assists, 36 SOG and a league-leading 47 PIMs through 20 games prior to his scratching.

Arber Xhekaj will be a healthy scratch Tuesday vs. San Jose.
Xhekaj will head to the press box for the second time this season Tuesday as Montreal takes on San Jose. The rookie has had a strong start to his career, with three goals, three assists, 36 SOG and a league-leading 47 PIMs through 20 games prior to his scratching.

Arber Xhakaj will draw back into the Canadiens' lineup Wednesday vs. Columbus.
Xhakaj was a healthy scratch Tuesday but will be back in Montreal's lineup Wednesday vs. Columbus. Through 18 games he has made a strong impact with two goals and three assists along with a league-leading 45 PIMs while averaging only 15:53 TOI

Arber Xhekaj will be a healthy scratch Tuesday vs. Buffalo.
Xhekaj will head to the press box as a healthy scratch for the first time this season on Tuesday. Through 18 games he has made a strong impact with two goals and three assists along with a league-leading 45 PIMs while averaging only 15:53 TOI.
Source: Arpon Basu 11/22/22, 1:42 pm EST

The Canadiens have signed Arber Xhekaj to a three-year, entry-level contract.
