After a disappointing outcome in Tuesday’s 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, head coach Martin St. Louis has decided to shake up his lineup.
Xhekaj, the younger brother of Habs defenceman Arber Xhekaj, logged just 7:43 of ice time in the loss to the Senators before being benched by St. Louis after a few tough sequences in his zone.
Davidson last appeared in Montreal’s 4-3 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Nov. 26. Through five games this season, the 23-year-old has yet to put up a point.
The Canadiens have struggled since the start of November, putting up a record of 5-6-3. They sit fifth in the Atlantic Division with 29 points.
