Emergency involving Arber Xhekaj prompts 911 call Monday evening

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Skyler Walker
May 14, 2026  (12:32)

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Arber Xhekaj gave Martin St-Louis a real-life example of character Monday night, and it had nothing to do with a shift, a hit, or the blue line.

The Montreal Canadiens defenseman is known for making people react every time he steps on the ice.

But what surfaced this week hit on a completely different level.

Xhekaj reportedly called 911 in time during an emergency, and that quick decision helped save a person's life.

That's the part that matters most.

A life was on the line, the situation turned serious fast, and Xhekaj stayed calm enough to act when every second counted.

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There are still missing details around what happened Monday evening.

Even without the full sequence, the core of the story is already clear: Xhekaj saw distress, recognized the moment, and did something that made a real difference.

That's not a routine headline around an NHL player.

Fans are used to talking about Xhekaj's edge, his presence, and the way he changes the temperature of a game.

This time, the story came away from the rink, away from the bench, and far from the cameras.

That's what gives it so much weight.

Martin St-Louis has talked plenty about identity, accountability, and the kind of people he wants in his locker room.

This story fits that message better than any postgame quote ever could.

And it says plenty about Xhekaj.

He doesn't come across as someone chasing attention for something like this.

If anything, this feels like the kind of act that gets done quietly, then picked up later because it was too important to ignore.

It's easy to get wrapped up in lineup battles, pairings, and special teams when talking about a Canadiens defenseman.

This cut through all of that.

For one night, Arber Xhekaj wasn't just a rugged NHL defenseman handling pressure.

He was a young man in the community who saw an emergency, took control, and helped keep someone alive.

That will stand on its own, no matter what happens next on the ice.

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