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\nWe now know why Martin St-Louis was upset with Arber Xhekaj on the bench
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The scene involving Arber Xhekaj and Martin St-Louis last night is generating major discussion among Montreal Canadiens fans.<\/p>\n
Last night, the Canadiens had another very difficult outing against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Bell Centre.<\/p>\n
Failing to collect any points in this game hurts in the standings, but certain sequences are drawing even more reaction from fans.<\/p>\n
During the game, the camera captured an interesting exchange on the team\u2019s bench.<\/p>\n
Martin St-Louis clearly did not look pleased after a specific shift involving his big defenseman Arber Xhekaj.<\/p>\n
In the footage, the head coach can be seen pointing toward the ice to correct a mistake.<\/p>\n
A poor decision by Arber Xhekaj directly led to a costly penalty for his teammate Oliver Kapanen.<\/p>\n
“Arber Xhekaj simply has to gain the red there. That’s inexcusable. Canadiens have to kill a penalty now as a result.”<\/p>\n
– Arpon Basu<\/p>\n
Martin St-Louis immediately addresses Arber Xhekaj on the Canadiens bench to correct what some call an \u201cinexcusable\u201d play<\/p>\n
Clearly, the Montreal Canadiens head coach was not happy.<\/p>\n
Arber Xhekaj\u2019s role will need to grow in the coming games, so he will have to respond.<\/p>\n
Especially given the importance of the upcoming matchups for the standings!<\/p>\n
With the playoffs approaching, every small detail will matter in order to win important games.<\/p>\n
Arber Xhekaj, 25, has recorded 3 points in 63 games this season. He is a 6-foot-4 defenseman who went undrafted in the NHL.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
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