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Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault and teammate Arber Xhekaj (72) hustle to clear the puck away from Ottawa Senators' Mark Kastelic (47) during the first period of an NHL hockey preseason game
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From Costco employee to Montreal Canadien? Arber Xhekaj lays it on the line for roster spot - Daily Faceoff
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Montreal Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj (72) checks New Jersey Devils Jack Hughes (86) into the boards during first-period preseason NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press
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canadiensmtl rookie Arber Xhekaj went from working at Costco to scoring his first preseason NHL goal last night 👏🏒 | Instagram
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