"Unlikely Hero: Xhekaj's Rise to Prominence Propels Canadiens to Series Lead As the Montreal Canadiens face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference First Round series, a familiar story is unfolding: an underdog emerging as a key player in a pivotal playoff matchup. For Xhekaj, the team's sixth defenseman, a breakout performance has catapulted the Canadiens to a 2-1 series lead. Xhekaj's inspired hockey has caught the attention of fans and pundits alike, and it remains to be seen whether his hot streak can continue to propel the Canadiens towards a deeper playoff run. With the series shifting back to Montreal, the pressure is on for the Lightning to respond to Xhekaj's heroics and even the series."
Occupying the role of sixth defenseman, Xhekaj is playing inspired hockey to help the Montreal Canadiens take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 Eastern Conference First Round series against the Tampa Bay ...
