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Defenseman•#72Arber Xhekaj is a 25-year-old defenseman for the Montréal Canadiens. Born in Hamilton, CAN.
On the blue line this season, Arber has recorded 1 goals and 4 assists for 5 points across 71 games. He averages 0.07 points per game on 11:18 of ice time.
1
Goals
4
Assists
5
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
71
GP
1
G
4
A
5
P
-5
+/-
45
S
2.2%
S%
0
PPP
0.07
P/GP
0.6
S/GP
11:18
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | vs TBL | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 11:46 |
| Apr 29 | @ TBL | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 9:54 |
| Apr 26 | vs TBL | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 8:18 |
| Apr 24 | vs TBL |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
17
Offense
35
Defense
26
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact, defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
18-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 18-point spread between offensive (17th) and defensive (35th) percentiles is typical of a shutdown defenseman.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact, defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
18-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 18-point spread between offensive (17th) and defensive (35th) percentiles is typical of a shutdown defenseman.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Arber Xhekaj's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | MTL | 65 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -8 | 40 | 2.5% |
| 24-252024-25 | MTL | 70 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -13 | 69 | 1.4% |
Top teammates by points on the Montréal Canadiens this season.
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| +2 |
| 2 |
| 10:40 |
| Apr 21 | @ TBL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:05 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
1
Current: 1
Assists
4
Current: 4
Points
5
Current: 5
Limited offensive production projected. Expected range of 5-6 points based on current usage patterns.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | MTL | 44 | 3 | 7 | 10 | +6 | 61 | 4.9% |
| 22-232022-23 | MTL | 51 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -9 | 75 | 6.7% |
| Career | --- | 230 | 10 | 23 | 33 | -24 | 245 | 4.1% |
Mike Matheson
D · 38 pts
