The Lightning are putting Scott Sabourin in their lineup for Game 2, and it is fair to wonder if Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj will fight him again.
The Montreal Canadiens are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night for Game 2. The Canadiens will be looking to take a 2-0 series lead after winning Game 1 in overtime.
The Lightning will be having a different-looking lineup for Game 2 against the Canadiens. According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, Scott Sabourin will be in the Lightning's lineup for Game 2, while Conor Geekie will be scratched.
With Sabourin set to play, it is clear that the Lightning want more toughness and grit in their lineup for Game 2. Sabourin is an enforcer, and it would not be shocking in the slightest if he looks to drop the gloves to energize the Bolts. With this, the possibility of a rematch scrap between Sabourin and Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj certainly should not be ruled out.
Xhekaj and Sabourin are two players who are never afraid to drop the gloves, so it would make sense if they did during Game 2. This is especially so when noting that they got into a big fight during the regular season, where Xhekaj landed the knockout.
With this, it would not be too surprising if we see another fight between Xhekaj and Sabourin in Game 2. No matter what happens on that front, Sabourin will be looking to give the Lightning more of an edge in Game 2, and the Canadiens need to be prepared for it.