Major last minute announcement from the CH regarding Arber Xhekaj and our fears are confirmed

We already knew that he would unfortunately miss tonight's game against the Chicago Blackhawks, but now we have more specific news about Arber Xhekaj's health.

Check out what the Montreal Canadiens organization just released:

Our fears are confirmed, Sheriff is injured and will be out indefinitely. We can't expect to see him back in the CH lineup anytime soon and it's clear that this is a big loss.

As you know, during the most recent game against the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj was unfortunately injured in a fight with Vincent Desharnais.

It clearly seems to be a shoulder injury.

Xhekaj, 22 years old, has 13 points (5 goals) in 51 games this season and has received 101 penalty minutes.

More details to follow.

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