Xhekaj's Make-or-Break Shot for Habs

0:00It's April 2nd, from game day to every day, this is NHL news today, powered by AI. Montreal Canadians are grinding through one of the NHL's tightest playoff races right now, and an injury just shook up their blue line. Alexander Carriers out with an upper body issue for two to four weeks, forcing the team to shuffle things quick. That opened the door for Arbor Shekaj, who jumped back into the lineup against Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. Earlier this week, Shekaj got 12 minutes and 57 seconds of ice time, his most since January 29th. He'd been sitting out for March 15th to March 29th, and even when he returned against Carolina, he only played just over five minutes as, a forward, not his usual spot on defense. Fans and coaches see this as a make or break shot for Shekaj in a stretch where every games do or die. Perhaps need that defences stability Carrier brought, especially with playoffs looming, and Shekaj's physical style could fit perfect if he locks it.

1:01Down. Meanwhile, they recalled young Adam Inkstrom from the LeVal rocket is back up, but coaches picked Jekij's experience first over the prospects. Potential. Jaden Strubel's already earned trust filling in lately, so, competition's fierce. Shekaj has just had to play smart now, solid passes, no turnovers, hold his ground without forcing plays. Now that over the next couple weeks, and he could be the heavy hitter Martin St. Louis Truss compost season grind.