Overview
- The team corrected earlier reports and confirmed Joshua Roy was not reassigned to Laval.
- This is Xhekaj’s first NHL call-up, and he could make his debut Saturday against the Maple Leafs.
- The 21-year-old net-front forward had 24 goals and 35 points with Laval last season and has four points in 16 games this year.
- Limited recall options in Laval, including an AHL-only deal for leading scorer Laurent Dauphin and prior promotions, shaped the choice.
- Evans left Thursday’s game following a hit by Washington’s Tom Wilson, leaving Montreal’s centers leaning on Nick Suzuki, Oliver Kapanen and Joe Veleno.