Arber Xhekaj is a defender from Canada who plays for Montréal Canadiens in the NHL.

What team does Arber Xhekaj play for?

Arber plays for Montréal Canadiens in the NHL.

How tall is Arber Xhekaj?

Arber Xhekaj is 193 cm (6'4") tall.

How much does Arber Xhekaj weigh?

Arber Xhekaj weighs 109 kg (240 lbs).

When was Arber Xhekaj born?

Arber Xhekaj was born on 2001-01-30 in Hamilton, ON, CAN.

What is Arber Xhekaj's nationality?

Arber Xhekaj holds nationality from Canada and Czechia.

Arber Xhekaj

#72 Montréal Canadiens / NHL - 26/27

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Games	GP	G	A	TP	+/-
Last 5 games	5	0	0	0	-2
Last 10 games	9	0	0	0	-2

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Arber Xhekaj Facts

Date of Birth: Jan 30, 2001
Age: 25
Place of Birth: Hamilton, ON, CAN
Nation: Canada / Czechia
Youth Team: -
Position: D
Height: 193 cm / 6'4"
Weight: 109 kg / 240 lbs
Shoots: L
Contract: 26/27

Player Type: Heavy Hitter
Physical Defenseman
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NHL Rights: Montréal Canadiens / Signed
Agency: Premium
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Brother: Florian Xhekaj

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Arber Xhekaj — Career Statistics
S	Team	League	Regular Season						Postseason
S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
15-16	Toronto Titans U15 AAA	GTHL U15	-	-	-	-	-	-
16-17	Mississauga Senators U16 AAA	GTHL U16	-	1	9	10	-	-
17-18	St. Catharines Falcons	GOJHL	46	4	18	22	110	-	Playoffs	11	0	1	1	24	-
18-19	Kitchener Rangers	OHL	59	2	1	3	39	-28	Playoffs	4	0	0	0	2	-1
19-20	Kitchener Rangers	OHL	51	6	11	17	88	26
20-21	Kitchener Rangers	OHL	0	0	0	0	0	0
21-22	Kitchener Rangers"A"	OHL	18	6	11	17	54	7
21-22	Hamilton Bulldogs	OHL	33	6	11	17	84	37	Playoffs	18	6	10	16	50	15
22-23	Montréal Canadiens	NHL	51	5	8	13	101	-9
23-24	Montréal Canadiens	NHL	44	3	7	10	81	6
23-24	Laval Rocket	AHL	17	3	8	11	34	3
24-25	Montréal Canadiens	NHL	70	1	5	6	118	-13	Playoffs	3	0	0	0	4	1
25-26	Montréal Canadiens	NHL	65	1	3	4	116	-8	Playoffs	13	1	1	2	28	5
26-27	Montréal Canadiens	NHL	9	0	0	0	16	-2
26-27	Projected	NHL	84	0	0	0	149	-19

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S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
16-17	Mississauga Senators U16 AAA	OHL Cup	5	0	0	0	2	-5
21-22	Hamilton Bulldogs	Memorial Cup	5	0	5	5	8	2

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2026-2027

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Arber Xhekaj — 2026-2027 Game Log
Date	Team	Opp	Score	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	SOG	PPG	SHG	TOI
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Tue 20/10		vs
Sat 17/10		vs
Wed 14/10		@
Tue 13/10		vs
Sat 10/10		vs

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Arber Xhekaj — Career Totals
League	Regular Season								Postseason
League	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-
AHL	1	17	3	8	11	0.65	34	3	0
GOJHL	1	46	4	18	22	0.48	110	-	1	11	0	1	1	0.09	24	-
GTHL U15	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0
GTHL U16	1	-	1	9	10	-	-	-	0
Memorial Cup	1	5	0	5	5	1.00	8	2	0
NHL	5	239	10	23	33	0.14	432	-26	2	16	1	1	2	0.13	32	6
OHL	4	161	20	34	54	0.34	265	42	2	22	6	10	16	0.73	52	14
OHL Cup	1	5	0	0	0	0.00	2	-5	0

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NHL

239

OHL

161

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Arber Xhekaj — Awards by Season
Season	Awards by Season
2021-2022	CHL Memorial Cup All-Star Team OHL Champion OHL Most Penalized Player (138) OHL Third All-Star Team

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Arber Xhekaj — Transactions
Date	Status	From	To	Source
09/15/2026	Extension	Montréal Canadiens	Montréal Canadiens	Details
07/30/2024	Extension	Montréal Canadiens	Montréal Canadiens	Details
01/07/2022	Confirmed	Kitchener Rangers	Hamilton Bulldogs	Details
10/04/2021	Confirmed	Kitchener Rangers	Montréal Canadiens	Details
09/01/2018	Confirmed	St. Catharines Falcons	Kitchener Rangers	Details