Arber Xhekaj is better to be ready: it’s going to be wild tonight

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The rivalry between the Ottawa Senators and the Montreal Canadiens is well and truly present among the players of the two teams.

Yesterday, Arber Xhekaj confirmed that the Senators were the team he hated the most. And that’s fitting, since I don’t think people in Ottawa are in love with him either.

And that’s quite right.

It should be felt tonight, on the ice. After all, the Senators will be in Montreal and it’s undoubtedly the most important game of the year – until the next one, of course.

After all, if the Canadiens lose, it will hurt their standings.

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We’ve finally reached the point where the team is more than ever #DansLeMix and where the guys can play meaningful games with a view to the playoff race.

And that’s all the better.

In the context of the Canadiens’ “most important game of the season” (the most important game is always the next one, but it’s even more true tonight), we expect it to be intense.

And if there’s one person who needs to step up, it’s Arber Xhekaj. He must imagine that the Senators players are Michael Pezzetta.

After all, without necessarily talking about a fight (although seeing him fight like Brady Tkachuk, who is clearly not at 100% of his abilities, would energize the crowd), he needs to get the team going.

He needs to be in the face of the guys on the other team. And if he ends up on the same ice as Tim Stützle, he’ll have to give him a hard time if he passes through his corner.

The Canadiens, who have been “playing playoff games” for a few weeks, should not be afraid to get physical. And without taking him out of his game, it must notably go through the Sheriff.

To follow tonight.

in rafale

– Fourth line for the CH’s prospect.

– 10:30 am training for the Canadiens.

– Yes, he is a good leader.

– Speaking of the Senators.

– Absolutely.