The atmosphere at the Montreal Canadiens training camp has taken a riveting turn, and all eyes are now fixed on the Xhekaj brothers.

With the spotlight burning brighter than ever, Florian Xhekaj set the tone with a headline-grabbing display that sent social media into a frenzy.

But just when fans thought the excitement had peaked, Arber Xhekaj stepped onto the ice and delivered his own electrifying response—one that left coaches and teammates buzzing with anticipation.

Behind the scenes, the sibling rivalry is quietly intensifying, transforming the camp into a battleground of skill, determination, and raw physicality. Both brothers are locked in a fierce competition for coveted roster spots, and their on-ice performances have already begun to shape the narrative of this year’s team.

The stakes couldn’t be higher, as each challenge, congratulation, and viral moment adds another layer of intrigue to their journey.

What exactly happened between Arber and Florian that has the entire organization talking? How will their head-to-head battles influence Martin St-Louis’s crucial roster decisions?

And could their unique chemistry become the Canadiens’ secret weapon as the season unfolds? The answers promise to surprise, and you won’t want to miss what comes next.

Photo of Arber Xhekaj

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Yesterday, Florian Xhekaj was among those who stole the show at the Montreal Canadiens training camp.

There’s notably the following sequence, which went viral on the web.

Well, in the past few minutes, Arber Xhekaj responded to his younger brother Florian, and he also unleashed his physical game.

See the footage.

The Sheriff was even congratulated by his coach after this sequence.

After Florian Xhekaj, Arber Xhekaj also unleashes his physical game live from Brossard

It’s really great to see, and extremely positive.

Let’s just say that having both Xhekaj brothers in the Montreal Canadiens lineup, especially at the end of the season and in the playoffs, could be very “annoying” for opposing players.

They challenged each other in press conferences, set challenges for each other as brothers, and we’re immediately seeing the results on the ice.

They are definitely two names to watch in this 2025 Canadiens training camp, especially since (needless to say) both are competing for a roster spot.

– Arber is competing for the 6th defenseman position, against Jayden Struble and David Reinbacher.

– Florian is competing for a forward spot in Montreal, most likely on the fourth line to start.

According to the various analyses we’ve been reading in the past few hours, everything indicates that both Xhekaj brothers have made an excellent first impression at the start of camp, so Martin St-Louis will clearly have a big decision to make.