Montreal Canadiens STUN Maple Leafs | Florian Xhekaj Debut | Alex Texier signing | Habs weekly recap

Montreal Canadiens snap their losing streak with a statement win over the Toronto Maple Leafs—are young stars like Juraj Slafkovsky and Lane Hutson signaling a new era? With the Canadiens undefeated when Florian Xhekaj takes the ice, Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down key moments, from standout second period play and Josh Anderson’s multi-goal performance to Mike Matheson’s milestone assists and Noah Dobson's heroics. The episode spotlights Ivan Demidov’s elite puck vision, Nick Suzuki’s resilience, and the electric debut of Florian Xhekaj, raising questions about lineup decisions and long-term impact.

Roster changes loom as Montreal signs Alex Texier amidst injury woes, sparking debate on bottom-six roles and penalty killing strategy. The hosts analyze Jakub Dobeš’s struggles in net, defensive efforts from Alex Carrier, and whether Samuel Montembeault must elevate his game for playoff contention. Will the Canadiens’ youthful core accelerate their rebuilding timeline, or does inconsistency still threaten their rise?

00:00 Big Canadiens win
05:01 Canadiens' Win sparks optimism
09:23 Mike Matheson’s patient puck philosophy
15:03 Ivan Demidov’s impactful playmaking
17:50 Alex Texier's addition
22:11 Montreal's Texier: Kampf 2.0?
25:55 Toronto's struggles under pressure
29:20 Player's confidence shattered irreparably
30:21 Alex Carrier shows David Savard's defensive grit
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