Arber Xhekaj takes on Adam Lowry in spirited bout; shows the Canadiens logo some love post-fight (video)

After a whistle late in the third period of Tuesday night's game between the Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets, Arber Xhekaj and Adam Lowry dropped the mitts in a spirited bout, with both players exchanging a handful of solid blows. Xhekaj ended up getting the better of his counterpart, wrestling the Jets forward to the ice before being separated by the officials.

X 'GON GIVE IT TO YA ADAM LOWRY pic.twitter.com/rFJMJ5PIRe— Scott Matla (@scottmatla) January 18, 2023

As Xhekaj was skating back to the dressing room, he proceeded to tap on the Canadiens logo on his chest and grabbing it, showing the blue-blanc-rouge some love.

Arber Xhekaj gives the CH a tap and heads to the locker room! pic.twitter.com/EUS2k0GlwL— Scott Matla (@scottmatla) January 18, 2023

The Canadiens would go on to defeat the Winnipeg Jets by a score of 4-1. This is the first time the Canadiens have won back-to-back games in regulation since late-October.

Montreal will be back in action on Thursday night when they face the Florida Panthers at the Bell Centre.

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