Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (upper body) out indefinitely

Feb 12, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) leaves for the dressing room after his fight with Edmonton Oilers defenseman Vincent Desharnais (73) (not pictured) during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens rookie defenseman Arber Xhekaj, who leads the NHL in penalty minutes, will be out indefinitely with an upper-body injury.

The team said Xhekaj sustained the injury against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.

He exited the game in the second period after a fight with Oilers defenseman Vincent Desharnais. Xhekaj appeared to injure his shoulder after landing a punch to Desharnais.

Xhekaj, 22, has 13 points (five goals, eight assists) and 101 penalty minutes in 51 games.

–Field Level Media

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