Florian Xhekaj Makes NHL Debut in Canadiens Loss to Hurricanes

Rookie forward Florian Xhekaj made his regular-season NHL debut alongside his brother as the Montreal Canadiens fell 6-4 to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 22-year-old registered three hits and forced two turnovers on the forecheck, landing a bone-crushing hit early in the first period. However, Xhekaj endured a challenging defensive night in his zone, finishing with a minus-three rating while being on the ice for three Carolina goals.