Georges Laraque fuels talk of a possible Arber Xhekaj-Tanner Jeannot rematch tonight in Boston

Georges Laraque sent a clear message ahead of the game against the Boston Bruins. The former player is talking about a possible rematch fight between Xhekaj and Tanner Jeannot.

That nod isn't coming out of nowhere, as the two have already dropped the gloves against each other in the past.

When this kind of storyline starts circulating before puck drop, things heat up quickly on social media.

Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. at TD Garden, and the atmosphere is expected to be intense.

In that setting, the idea of a rematch fight is already generating buzz online, notably coming from the former Montreal Canadiens tough guy, Georges Laraque.

Laraque played nearly 700 games in the NHL and racked up over 1,300 penalty minutes. When he talks about teaching a lesson, he knows exactly what he's talking about.

Jeannot is a physical player, and the Bruins already have a reputation for being heavy and hard to play against.

On the other side, Xhekaj always draws attention when things get intense. Fans still remember the first fight, and it only adds fuel to the fire.

The Canadiens need two points above all else, not a game that spirals into the penalty box. That's where Martin St-Louis has to manage the emotion without cutting the energy of his group (and without holding Arber Xhekaj back).

We know there's a minor virus going around, and the lineup was still unclear this morning.

A fight can happen, but it often depends on the first few minutes and the score. If the game stays tight, both benches usually think about the points and the scoreboard first.

Laraque lights the fuse, but it's Xhekaj and Jeannot who decide on the ice. If they cross paths again, it will get the crowd on its feet, but it always comes with a price.