canadiens Defeat Jets in Preseason Matchup, Showcase Emerging Talent
Montreal, September 14, 2025 – The Montreal Canadiens secured a 1-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in a preseason game on September 13, 2025, highlighted by a goal from Florian Xhekaj assisted by Ivan Demidov. The game offered a first look at several Canadiens recruits and drew attendance from established players observing the developing talent.
The Canadiens’ opening goal came quickly, with Demidov setting up Xhekaj, who scored by pushing the puck just beyond the red line at 12:41. Oliver Kapanen also demonstrated skill with a notable play.Several Canadiens players - Arber xhekaj,Patrik Laine,Lane Hutson,Zachary Bolduc,and Noah Dobson – were present to watch the recruits compete.
The Canadiens shared updates on social media,posting the game’s lineup and images of veteran players supporting the team’s younger prospects. The team’s official Twitter account (@Canadiensmtl) shared photos with the hashtags #GoHabsGo. This preseason contest provides an early assessment of the Canadiens’ roster as they prepare for the upcoming season.
