Defenceman Arber Xhekaj is getting closer to returning to the Montreal Canadiens lineup.
The Canadiens announced Monday they have activated Xhekaj off injured reserve and have loaned him to the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League.
Xhekaj has missed the past seven games due to an upper-body issue.
The 22-year-old from Hamilton has one goal and two assists in 17 games during his sophomore season with the Canadiens.
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