Arber Xhekaj's Reaction Draws Fan Attention in Heated Moment Against Senators' Kurtis MacDermid
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The Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators once again delivered an intense game, but one particular moment caught the fans' attention.
Arber Xhekaj and Kurtis MacDermid ultimately did not fight despite obvious tension on the ice.
From the opening faceoff, both men seemed ready to settle scores after the many dirty hits in Tuesday's previous matchup between the two teams.
Yet, contrary to expectations, the Senators' newcomer, Kurtis MacDermid, chose not to drop the gloves.
According to HFTV, Xhekaj himself had thrown out the challenge during the sequence, but his opponent refused.
"Pretty sure I just saw Xhekaj ask Macdermid to go and he refused"
- HFTV Sports
- HFTV Sports
Arber Xhekaj Stays Calm in the Face of Ottawa Senators' Provocation
Despite everything, Xhekaj did not lose his composure, preferring to focus on the game.
This attitude demonstrates a certain maturity in his approach, especially for someone who was often criticized for costly penalties last year.
Many fans also praised his restraint, believing he made the right choice by not falling into the trap.
I personally think this reaction shows that he is learning to pick his battles at the right time.
Let's not forget that Arber's mom, Simona, shared a message before the game, wishing the team a safe and healthy match.
One thing is certain: the next matchup between these two teams promises to be lively once again.
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