Montreal's surprising rookie enforcer, Arber Xhekaj, just put the league on notice and established himself as one of the NHL's top pugilists!
Xhekaj dropped the mitts with Arizona Coyotes Zach Kassian; the 6'3, 215lbs veteran, who is no stranger to the fisticuffs. Xhekaj dominated the big man and rag-dolled him to ice, leaving Kassian dazed and confused.
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It likely won't be Xhekaj's last tilt in the NHL and don't be surprised if he wins the title as the NHL's undisputed heavyweight champion soon.
Xhekaj signed a three year contract with Montreal prior to the start of the season and will be patrolling their blue line for the next three seasons, minimum.