Arber Xhekaj’s latest victim attacks Rocket goalie

Last night, Arber Xhekaj gave Brennan Saulnier, a player weighing barely 170 pounds, a beating.

It wasn’t a pretty sight…

Here’s the footage for those who missed it.

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Arber Xhekaj was letting me’ fly (via @RocketLaval) pic.twitter.com/8koTY6kKDn

– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) January 20, 2024

Clearly, Xhekaj’s victim has not digested his fight of the previous day.

The Rocket and Senators were back in action 24 hours later, and this time Saulnier went after Kasimir Kaskisuo.

Kasimir Kaskisuo didn’t appreciate a shot from Brennan Saulnier after the whistle for offside, so Saulnier attacks the Rocket goalie. pic.twitter.com/CqLpVycNui

– Scott Matla (@scottmatla) January 21, 2024

I understand that Kaskisuo had it coming a bit, but it wasn’t as sneaky as the retort.

I’m expecting a suspension for the Sens forward…

In any case, the Rocket players were quick to defend their goalie.

I didn’t know Saulnier before the start of the weekend, but let’s just say he’s made a name for himself. And not necessarily for the right reasons…

At least the Laval goalkeeper doesn’t seem to be affected by his opponent’s actions.

Kaskisuo has been a revelation for Laval. He has stopped 41 of 43 shots tonight. Rocket still lead 3-2.

– Grant McCagg (@grantmccagg) January 21, 2024

in gusto

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– Three-game suspension for William Lockwood.

Florida’s William Lockwood has been suspended for three games for goalie interference on Minnesota’s Marc-Andre Fleury. https://t.co/dGC5RdMphK

– NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) January 21, 2024

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