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Fight: Arber Xhekaj and Michael Pezzetta exchange blows at practice

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Mar 17, 2025 2:32 PM ET

There was a scuffle at the Canadiens’ practice.

While the guys (except Joel Armia, who had a treatment day) jumped onto the ice at the Bell Centre for the team photo day, Michael Pezzetta and Arber Xhekaj went after each other on the ice.

And they found each other.

The spirits are heating up between Michael Pezzetta and Arber Xhekaj at practice pic.twitter.com/0tJwLDqp85

— RDS (@RDSca) March 17, 2025

As can be seen in the images published by RDS, the two exchanged stick hits. There were also shoulder hits distributed by both players. It all started during the pre-game warm-up.

They “explained” themselves and a coach had to go see what was happening because clearly, they were looking for each other on the ice. It lasted a few seconds, but the guys didn’t look happy.

Especially Xhekaj.

A little later, as the practice continued, we saw the two guys reconcile, which is a good thing – and which is quite normal in the circumstances.

The reconciliation.

https://t.co/uFJx4rU382 pic.twitter.com/aIJzm5O8FY

— Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) March 17, 2025

What needs to be understood is that these are things that happen during the course of a season.

The pressure is high on the CH, who are in a playoff run. Michael Pezzetta must have frustration from never being able to play and it spilled out onto the ice.

These are things that happen.

The guys will have to try to keep their cool because the team is falling into a playoff mode, but what just happened shows that the guys are taking things to heart. Next file.

in a hurry

– News from CF Montreal.

#CFMTL this (Monday) morning at Nutrilait :

Laurent Courtois is absent. The club told us he was sick.

Piette, Vrioni and Neal are with the group for warm-up. Synchuk is on the sidelines, but he’s progressing. He’s more intense and training with the ball.

… pic.twitter.com/rOeLImhpq8

— Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) March 17, 2025

– Obviously.

Still Roy-Newhook-Laine at practice.

Apparently, the coach wants to give this unit some mileage.

— Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) March 17, 2025

– Interesting.

Apple has just unveiled the trailer for the documentary on the last World Series between the Dodgers and the Yankees.pic.twitter.com/rkH8ZRcOHu

— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) March 17, 2025

– The meeting of general managers is in full swing.

From GM Meetings in Florida – @DarrenDreger, @PierreVLeBrun & @reporterchris on the NHL’s preparation for Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal, an effort to cut back on goalie interference calls, and GMs wanting clarity on signing rules with the NCAA changes: https://t.co/o50cH8XP1C pic.twitter.com/J6zoCEVoZ5

— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) March 17, 2025

– Like in 2010?

With “ifs”, the CH would face Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals in the first round of the playoffs (@benrioux)https://t.co/MIRzfz7yRe

— Le Journal de Montréal (@JdeMontreal) March 16, 2025

This article first appeared on Dose.ca and was syndicated with permission.

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