Arber Xhekaj
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- Position
- Defense
- Number
- #72
- Age
- 25
- Country
- Canada
Arber Xhekaj’s 2026-27 season
Arber Xhekaj has played 9 games for the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026-27 NHL season and is still looking for his first point. His scoresheet so far shows 6 penalty minutes. A defenseman’s work shows less on the scoresheet: his ice time below says more about his role.
The Montreal Canadiens have played 10 games and sit 9th in the Eastern Conference at 5-3-2, with 12 points.
NHL this season
- P
- 0
- G
- 0
- A
- 0
- PIM
- 6
- PPG
- 0
- SHG
- 0
- GWG
- 0
- GP
- 9
Line and role
Xhekaj skated on the Montreal Canadiens’ third pair with Noah Dobson in the Montreal Canadiens’ most recent charted game (October 23): 5:49 together at five on five, 10:00 for him in total. He held that spot in 2 of the 2 charted games he dressed for, averaging 11:37 of ice time.
He did not feature on a power-play or penalty-kill unit in that game.
Lines are read from the NHL’s shift charts: the forwards and defensemen who shared the most five-on-five ice time form a unit.
Arber Xhekaj game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | W 4–1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 20 | vs San Jose Sharks | OTL 3–4 OT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 17 | vs Buffalo Sabres | W 4–3 OT | – | – | – |
| Oct 14 | @ Washington Capitals | L 4–5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 13 | vs Buffalo Sabres | W 4–3 SO | – | – | – |
| Oct 10 | vs Detroit Red Wings | W 1–0 SO | – | – | – |
| Oct 8 | vs Nashville Predators | L 2–5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 6 | vs Carolina Hurricanes | L 4–6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 3 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | OTL 5–6 OT | – | – | – |
| Sep 29 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 3–2 | – | – | – |
Next game
The Montreal Canadiens visit the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, October 25. Our model gives the Montreal Canadiens a 45% chance to win, overtime and shootout included, with a projected 2–3 score.
It is the first meeting of the season between the Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets.
Profile
Arber Xhekaj is a 25-year-old defenseman from Canada who wears number 72 for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL.
Arber Xhekaj: questions and answers
- How many points does Arber Xhekaj have this season?
- None yet: Arber Xhekaj has 9 games for the Montreal Canadiens in 2026-27 without a goal or an assist.
- Who are Arber Xhekaj’s linemates?
- In the Montreal Canadiens’ latest charted game (October 23) he played on the third defense pair with Noah Dobson.
- When does Arber Xhekaj play next?
- The Montreal Canadiens visit the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, October 25; our model gives the Montreal Canadiens a 45% chance to win.
- What position does Arber Xhekaj play?
- Arber Xhekaj is a defenseman, number 72, for the Montreal Canadiens, aged 25, from Canada.