What Happened
The Montreal Canadiens have announced that Florian Xhekaj is expected to miss two weeks because of a lower-body injury. Eric Engels reported the team's update on X on October 16, 2026. The club did not provide additional details about the nature of the injury or how it occurred.
Key Details
- Florian Xhekaj is out two weeks with a lower-body injury.
- The Montreal Canadiens provided the timeline.
- The update was reported by Eric Engels on X on October 16, 2026.
- No specifics on the injury or its cause were included.
What It Means
Xhekaj's absence removes a forward from Montreal's lineup for roughly the next two weeks. The Canadiens will need to cover his minutes internally or with a call-up while he recovers. The team has not indicated whether he will be placed on injured reserve or if any corresponding roster move is planned.
What's Next
Montreal is expected to provide further updates on Xhekaj's status as his two-week timeline progresses. Any roster move to replace him has not been announced.