In the closing moments of the game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning, tensions flared with Arber Xhekaj once again in the mix
In a surprising turn of events, Mikey Eyssimont, known as the Sheriff, intervened after his teammate Brandon Hagel got injured. However, the twist came when it was revealed that Hagel was accidentally hit by his own teammate, Steven Stamkos, not by Xhekaj.
Steven Stamkos accidentally collides with Brandon Hagel, and Mikey Eyssimont mistakes Arber Xhekaj for being involved. 😯
This incident highlights Eyssimont's loyalty to his teammates, as he passionately defends them on the ice. Despite the misunderstanding, Eyssimont's performance underscores why he's a valuable asset to his team, with his goal marking his 11th of the season.