Arber Xhekaj scores first goal for Canadiens against Utah Mammoth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj scored his first goal of the 2026-27 season against the Utah Mammoth on November 5. The goal, achieved with a powerful one-timer slap shot clocked at 97.22 MPH, is noted as the hardest shot resulting in a goal this season according to NHL Public Relations. This is Xhekaj's 11th career goal in the NHL, bringing his total to 35 points over 245 games. The Canadiens and Mammoth contest is currently ongoing, and it remains to be seen how Xhekaj will build on this performance.
- •Xhekaj scores on a top-shelf shot against Mammoth goalie Sebastian Cossa.
- •The goal ties the game for Montreal in the ongoing match.
- •Xhekaj's shot is recorded as the hardest goal of the season.
- •He now has 11 career goals in 245 NHL games.
- •The Canadiens are looking to capitalize on Xhekaj's momentum.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj Is Now NHL's Best With This Crazy Stat
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