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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
17 GP
1 Goals
2 Assists
3 Points
0 +/-
32 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
13 SOG
7.7 S%
28 Hits
11:53 TOI/GP
04 / ADVANCED
Advanced Stats
All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.
0.9 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.3 G/60 Goals per 60 min
11.3 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
38 SAtt Shot attempts
— FO% Faceoff win %
0.33 TK/GV 2 TK / 6 GV
14 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
06 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE
Unique Metrics
Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data
66.7% 1° Pts % 2 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
48s Shift Avg 255 total shifts
0.15 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
2.7 PEN/60 9 penalties
08 / GAME-LEVEL
Game-Level Analytics
Based on 17 games this season
Consistency Score
0.38 Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0 No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
2 Longest: 12 games
Home vs Away Splits
| Split | GP | G | A | PTS | SOG | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Home | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0.30 |
| ✈️ Away | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.00 |
09 / GAME LOG
Last 10 Games
| Date | Opp | Score | G | A | PTS | +/− | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-11 |  MIN | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11:48 |
| 2026-11-08 | @  TOR | W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:23 |
| 2026-11-06 |  UTA | W 5-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9:53 |
| 2026-11-04 |  WPJ | L 4-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13:05 |
| 2026-10-31 |  PIT | W 5-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13:40 |
| 2026-10-30 | @  DAL | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:14 |
| 2026-10-25 | @ WPJ | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10:18 |
| 2026-10-24 | @  CHI | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10:32 |
| 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 |
PUCKY COVERAGE
Arber Xhekaj in the news
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- 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 1G-2A-3P in 17 games (2026-2027), a 15-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades as D: a below-expectation pace. Over his last 10, he has 1G and 2A (3 pts).
- How is Arber Xhekaj playing lately?
- Across his last 10 games, Arber Xhekaj has 1 goals and 2 assists (3 points, 0.30 per game) versus a season rate of 0.18. He is roughly steady.
- How many goals does Arber Xhekaj have in 2026-2027?
- Arber Xhekaj has 1 goals in 17 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Montreal Canadiens.
- How many points does Arber Xhekaj have this season?
- Arber Xhekaj has 3 points (1 goals, 2 assists) in 17 games in the 2026-2027 season.
- How many points is Arber Xhekaj on pace for?
- Through 17 games in 2026-2027, Arber Xhekaj is on pace for 15 points over the full 84-game season (3 so far).
- 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 November 15, 2026, at home against the Colorado Avalanche.
- 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 36 career NHL points in 247 regular-season games.