Arber Xhekaj's value officially proven after last night's game

Given that the Sheriff couldn't participate in the game due to an injury that remains undisclosed for the moment, number 75 of the Leafs took pleasure in taunting Martin St-Louis's men all evening.

Clearly irritated by this situation, Michael Pezzetta wished to engage in a fight with the pugilist, but unfortunately for the Tricolore's forward, things clearly did not go as he had hoped. Ryan Reaves handed him a severe beating, thus providing himself with additional arguments to mock the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge players during his pass in front of the team's bench.

This situation demonstrates how crucial Arber Xhekaj's contribution is to Martin St-Louis's lineup. Recall that during the first game of the regular season, the Maple Leafs' fighter had been much quieter, notably being knocked down by Wifi during their fight.

Although he has greatly reduced his number of fights since his call-up with the big club, his mere presence imposes a form of respect, forcing CH's opponents to stay calm in his presence. This may seem trivial to some, but it makes a big difference for the Canadiens' players who can express themselves more freely when Xhekaj is in uniform.

Furthermore, the former tough guy of the Tricolore, Georges Laraque, agreed with Norman Flynn, stating that the absence of number 72 had a huge impact on Ryan Reaves' actions in last night's game.

It's safe to bet that Xhekaj will long remember this confrontation and will want to avenge the actions committed by Reaves against the CH players. It promises to be an exciting next game between the two teams!