Xhekaj’s Reaction After Being Scratched Turns Heads in Montreal

Arber Xhekaj's response after being scratched is getting attention because everybody in hockey knows the body language tells part of the story before anyone opens their mouth. Montreal's 6-2 win over Carolina gave the Canadiens points, but the bigger conversation may be happening away from the bench and in the locker room. When a young defenseman reacts publicly to a healthy scratch, teams notice, agents notice, and fans absolutely notice.