Arber Xhekaj protects Lane Hutson and throws off the gloves
Canadiens-Rangers, what does that mean? It means a duel between Arber Xhekaj and Matt Rempe. The Canadiens’ 72 threw down the gloves, but much to the disappointment of fans, it wasn’t against Rempe. It was against Sam Carrick.
Xhekaj vs. Carrick. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/NegMJPxP6b
– Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) October 19, 2025
In my opinion, Xhekaj won this fight. He protected his young teammate Lane Hutson, who was first hit by Carrick behind the net. Hutson fought back, but the 72 wasn’t going to let Carrick off that easily [content-ads] Twice during the dance, the Canadiens’ defenseman told the linesmen to mind their own business and stay back. Meanwhile, Matt Rempe watched helplessly from the bench. Will he throw down the gloves in the third against Arber? [spacer title=’Prolongation’] After the brawl, there was a commercial break and opposing goaltender Jonathan Quick had a lot to say to Hutson. Why? I guess he didn’t appreciate a no-name touching his star player…#
Honestly not sure why Quick is so upset with Hutson. pic.twitter.com/CyyUbXjjO7
– Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) October 19, 2025