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Xhekaj and Struble turn up the intensity at practice as their battle for a lineup spot heats up
We were treated to an interesting scene at the end of practice for the Montreal Canadiens, live from Brossard.
For fun, and also to get some reps in, defensemen Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble dropped the gloves...
Even if it was just for fun, you can guess the intensity was definitely there between the two fierce competitors, and you can guess the clips are extremely popular online.
A viral sequence involving defensemen Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble
I love seeing this!
Speaking of battles involving Xhekaj and Struble, young Kaiden Guhle appears to be nearing a return to play!
Decision time is approaching for Martin St-Louis.
When Guhle returns, will it be Arber Xhekaj or Jayden Struble who ends up in the press box?
Guhle last played on October 16 against the Nashville Predators.
The battle between the two for a spot in the lineup is shaping up to be intense!
Struble, 24, is a 6-foot, 207-pound left-shot defenseman. He was a second-round pick by the Montreal Canadiens in 2019 and has 3 points in 11 games this season (11 penalty minutes and a +1 rating).
Xhekaj, 24, is a 6-foot-4, 240-pound left-shot defenseman. He was never drafted and has 1 point in 14 games this season (20 penalty minutes and a -2 rating).
He has played 14 minutes, 10:54, and 10:38 over his last three games.
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NOVEMBRE 10 | 1136 ANSWERS Xhekaj and Struble turn up the intensity at practice as their battle for a lineup spot heats up Which one should be sent to the press box when Kaiden Guhle returns, in your opinion? | ||
| Struble | 845 | 74.4 % |
| Xhekaj | 291 | 25.6 % |
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