Montreal Canadiens’ Florian Xhekaj skates before during first period NHL hockey Prospect Showdown action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Montreal, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
By The Canadian Press
Nov 21, 2025 | 3:25 PM
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the younger brother of bruising defenceman Arber Xhekaj, from the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket on Friday.
Florian Xhekaj, a six-foot-four, 204-pound winger, has two goals and two assists in 16 AHL games this season.
The 21-year-old from Hamilton impressed with 24 goals and 11 assists in 69 games for the Rocket in 2024-25.
Xhekaj could make his NHL debut Saturday at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs as the slumping Canadiens (10-7-3) look to snap a five-game skid.