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The situation surrounding defenseman Arber Xhekaj has completely changed following Game 1 between the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals.
Just a few hours ago, most experts believed that Xhekaj would be left out of the lineup for the entire first round of the playoffs, unless there was an injury, but the tone has now shifted.
After seeing how physically dominated the Canadiens players were in Game 1 in Washington, many observers are already announcing a reversal of fortune for the Sheriff.
Arber Xhekaj must play in Game 2.
Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Lane Hutson can’t keep getting pushed around without consequences.
A reversal of situation involving Arber Xhekaj is already being reported by many experts
After watching last night’s game, I don’t see how Martin St-Louis can keep ignoring Xhekaj.
It’s obvious he could make a huge positive difference.
“You can’t imagine Cole Caufield, your top goal scorer, constantly getting hit and crushed.
That’s why Arber Xhekaj needs to be in the lineup!”
That’s why Arber Xhekaj needs to be in the lineup!”
“Wilson won’t be scared, but he’ll realize he’ll probably have to deal with Xhekaj if he keeps going after Suzuki, Caufield, and Hutson.
He already has the ‘Get out of jail free’ card.”
He already has the ‘Get out of jail free’ card.”
Yes, the opinions are unanimous.
And you, do you also believe that Xhekaj should be in the lineup for Game 2 of the first-round series against the Washington Capitals?