Montreal Canadiens' preseason showdown: Xhekaj brothers steal the spotlight. Will Arber's fiery play help or hinder Montreal's roster decisions?

We break down the Habs' most recent exhibition match, dissecting standout performances from Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovsky. We analyze the Xhekaj brothers' impact, with Florian impressing and Arber's discipline issues raising eyebrows. Bubble players like Sammy Blais, Joe Veleno, and Vinzenz Rohrer battle for coveted roster spots as opening night approaches.

Tune in for expert insights on Montreal's preseason strategy and potential lineup shakeups before the puck drops on the regular season.

0:00 Intro: Canadiens preseason game recap

5:00 Tyler Thorpe's surprising board play

10:44 Goaltending: Dobes impresses, Kakkonen struggles

16:30 Arber Xhekaj's lack of discipline hurts team

22:05 Analyzing bubble players for roster spots

28:26 Outro: Trivia question and contact info

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