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Montreal Canadiens Arber Xhekaj
D Shoots: L ⟷ 6'4" ⚖ 238 lbs 🗓 2001-01-30 📍 Hamilton, ON, Canada
01 / SEASON GRADE
Performance vs Expectation
02 / SEASON STATS
2026-2027 Season
9 GP
0 Goals
0 Assists
0 Points
-2 +/-
16 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
4 SOG
0.0 S%
10 Hits
12:08 TOI/GP
04 / ADVANCED
Advanced Stats
All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.
0.0 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.0 G/60 Goals per 60 min
8.2 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
15 SAtt Shot attempts
— FO% Faceoff win %
0.25 TK/GV 1 TK / 4 GV
7 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
06 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE
Unique Metrics
Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data
— 1° Pts % 0 primary pts
— Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
48s Shift Avg 136 total shifts
0.11 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
2.2 PEN/60 4 penalties
08 / GAME-LEVEL
Game-Level Analytics
Based on 9 games this season
Consistency Score
0.00 Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0 No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
1 Longest: 9 games
Home vs Away Splits
| Split | GP | G | A | PTS | SOG | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Home | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.00 |
| ✈️ Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
09 / GAME LOG
Last 9 Games
| Date | Opp | Score | G | A | PTS | +/− | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 |  SJS | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:14 |
| 2026-10-17 |  BUF | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:29 |
| 2026-10-14 | @  WSH | L 4-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14:16 |
| 2026-10-13 | BUF | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:26 |
| 2026-10-10 |  DET | W 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:30 |
| 2026-10-08 |  NSH | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11:59 |
| 2026-10-06 |  CAR | L 4-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9:12 |
| 2026-10-03 | @  PIT | L 5-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13:43 |
| 2026-09-29 | @  TOR | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:20 |
PUCKY COVERAGE
Arber Xhekaj in the news
Playoffs · 1993 Redux: Newhook's Double Clincher, Dahlin's Record, and the War Buffalo Will Never ForgetAlex Newhook becomes the second player in NHL history with two Game 7 series-clinching goals in one postseason. Rasmus Dahlin sets an all-time defenceman record with 5…- Deep dive · Canadiens Fail to Close Out Buffalo, Give Up Seven Unanswered in 8-3 Game 6 Loss[stat-banner:78=Points|66=Assists|+36=Plus/Minus|20:44=Avg TOI/GP|137=Blocks|$950K=Cap Hit (CapWages)]
- Recap · Hutson's Overtime Winner Gives Montreal 2-1 Series Edge After Three Straight Extra-Time GamesWith 14 blocked shots, the Tampa Bay Lightning did exactly what their defensive system demands - and it cost them the game. Lane Hutson's overtime winner capped a 3-2…
- Recap · Montreal's Unlikely Surge reveals New Jersey's Championship Window ConcernsThe Montreal Canadiens defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in a shootout Saturday night at Prudential Center, but the path to victory revealed more about both teams'…
Arber Xhekaj — frequently asked
- Is Arber Xhekaj still in the NHL?
- Yes. Arber Xhekaj is on the Montreal Canadiens roster.
- Is Arber Xhekaj having a good season?
- Arber Xhekaj has 0G-0A-0P in 9 games (2026-2027), a 0-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades as F: a below-expectation pace. Over his last 9, he has 0G and 0A (0 pts).
- How is Arber Xhekaj playing lately?
- Across his last 9 games, Arber Xhekaj has 0 goals and 0 assists (0 points, 0.00 per game) versus a season rate of 0.00. He is roughly steady.
- How many goals does Arber Xhekaj have in 2026-2027?
- Arber Xhekaj has 0 goals in 9 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Montreal Canadiens.
- How many points does Arber Xhekaj have this season?
- Arber Xhekaj has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists) in 9 games in the 2026-2027 season.
- What is Arber Xhekaj's career high in points?
- Arber Xhekaj's career high is 13 points — 5G and 8A in 51 games in 2022-2023.
- What team is Arber Xhekaj on?
- Arber Xhekaj currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL.
- Is Arber Xhekaj playing tonight?
- The Montreal Canadiens play next on October 24, 2026, on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks.
- How old is Arber Xhekaj?
- Arber Xhekaj is 25 years old. He was born on January 30, 2001.
- Where is Arber Xhekaj from?
- Arber Xhekaj is from Hamilton, ON, Canada.
- How much does Arber Xhekaj weigh?
- Arber Xhekaj weighs 238 lb (108 kg).
- What position does Arber Xhekaj play?
- Arber Xhekaj plays defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens.
- What number does Arber Xhekaj wear?
- Arber Xhekaj is number 72 for the Montreal Canadiens.
- Does Arber Xhekaj shoot left or right?
- Arber Xhekaj shoots left-handed.
- How many career points does Arber Xhekaj have?
- Arber Xhekaj has 33 career NHL points in 239 regular-season games.