Liveblog: Xhekaj brothers together at last for Canadiens vs. Leafs

The Canadiens (10-7-3) will have some added muscle in the lineup when they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs (9-9-3) on Hockey Night in Canada.

Puck drop at 7 p.m.

(CBC, TVA Sports, SNE, SNO, SNP, TSN Radio 690, 98.5 FM.)

Here’s what you need to know:

Florian Xhekaj will make his NHL debut, joining his brother Arber. The younger Xhekaj has four points and 44 penalty minutes in 16 games for the AHL’s Laval Rocket this season.
Joshua Roy was sent back to Laval, so Florian will take his spot on the third line.
Jake Evans left Thursday’s game after taking a hit from Tom Wilson, but he’ll be in the lineup.
Jakub Dobes will start in goal.
The Canadiens have lost their last five games, and seven of their last eight.
How and where to watch the Canadiens on TV for 2025-26 season.
Blacked out on TSN2 or RDS? Here’s how to watch Canadiens games from Ontario and Western Canada.

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