The one who was supposed to pass a message to Xhekaj gets grazed by Chris Wideman, and flops

PUBLICATION

Jeff Drouin
October 8, 2022 (7:51 PM)

SHARE THIS STORY

During the first period of tonight's game between Ottawa and Montreal, one sequence in particular made the rounds on the web.

Auston Watson, the man who was supposed to "send Arber Xhekaj a message" was barely grazed by Chris Wideman, and he went for a spectacular and exaggerated fall.

A great dive!

MUST READ

Nov 9, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) battles for the puck with Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard (58) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

9 hours ago | By Elias Adaime

Canadiens Looking to Make a Big Offseason Splash as The Athletic Links Mitch Marner to Montreal

Mar 21, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser (6) handles the puck against the Montreal Canadiens in the third period at Rogers Arena. Vancouver won 4 -1. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

9 hours ago | By Elias Adaime

David Pagnotta Reveals What the Canucks Asked from the Canadiens for Brock Boeser

Feb 8, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach (77) waits for a face-off against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

11 hours ago | By Elias Adaime

Kirby Dach's Future in Montreal Uncertain After Kent Hughes' Comments Spark Speculation

Mar 30, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Alex Belzile (60) plays with a puck during warm-up before the game against the Florida Panthers at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

12 hours ago | By Elias Adaime

Analyst Suggests Trade With Rangers to Bring Back Ex-Habs Forward for Rocket's Playoff Push

13 hours ago | By Elias Adaime

Martin St-Louis Shares Honest Thoughts on Kent Hughes' Trade Deadline Decisions

Apr 7, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent comes off the ice after their loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

16 hours ago | By Elias Adaime

Canadiens Organization at Risk of Losing Pascal Vincent to Another NHL Team

Feb 8, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) looks on during warm-up before the game against the New Jersey Devils at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

17 hours ago | By Elias Adaime

St-Louis and the Canadiens Announce Patrik Laine's Replacement on the Power Play

Feb 28, 2025; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; Boston College goaltender Jacob Fowler (1) warms up before the game against New Hampshire at Conte Forum. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

18 hours ago | By Elias Adaime

Kent Hughes Hints at Incoming Reinforcements for the Canadiens: Two Prospects Could Arrive Soon

MORE STORIES

Previously on HabsFanatics

Michel Bergeron sends a big message to St-Louis and not everyone is happy about it

Therrien suggests that Hughes and the Canadiens made a mistake right at the beginning of camp

Kent Hughes finally has the opportunity to hit the jackpot he was waiting for, because the very interesting Juuso Valimaki is available

TRENDING NOW

Pierre LeBrun Reveals the Top-6 Forward Kent Hughes Tried to Acquire

Analyst Suggests Trade With Rangers to Bring Back Ex-Habs Forward for Rocket's Playoff Push

David Pagnotta Reveals What the Canucks Asked from the Canadiens for Brock Boeser

Canadiens Looking to Make Big Offseason Splash as The Athletic Links Mitch Marner to Montreal

Canadiens Looking to Make a Big Offseason Splash as The Athletic Links Mitch Marner to Montreal

Insider Eric Engels Reveals Trade Offer Kent Hughes Rejected at the Deadline