Arber Xhekaj - NHL News & Rumors

Media op: Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Arber Xhekaj addresses the media following Thursday's practice at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard

1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM

Xhekaj OBLITERATES a skate blade 🫨

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Dominic James injured after knee on knee from Arber Xhekaj. A knee on knee collision in Game 1 takes a player out of the game.

5 DAYS AGO • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Gets on scoresheet with helper Xhekaj notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Devils.

Impact Xhekaj has gotten a chance to play regularly in the absence of Alexandre Carrier (upper body). This was Xhekaj's fourth straight game in the lineup. The defenseman snapped a 30-game point drought dating back to Dec. 16 versus the Flyers. He has just three points with 36 shots on net, 110 PIM, 158 hits and 37 blocked shots over 59 appearances this season. Xhekaj should continue to see playing time until Carrier is healthy.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pre-game vibes are 💯 and WEIRD

APRIL 5 • YOUTUBE

Arber Xhekaj receives Nick Suzuki's stamp of approval after playing as forward in Canadiens' win over Hurricanes Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki heaped praise on defenseman Arber Xhekaj for his strong performance playing as a forward in the team’s 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes o...

MARCH 30 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Draws in Sunday Xhekaj logged five hits in 5:11 of ice time in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Absences for Alexandre Texier (lower body), Josh Anderson (illness) and Kirby Dach (upper body) have left the Canadiens' forward group thin. On the second half of a back-to-back, they opted to dress Xhekaj for the first time since March 15 versus the Ducks. Xhekaj's playing time is trending down while Jayden Struble appears to have locked down a third-pairing spot during the Canadiens' playoff push. Xhekaj is scoreless in his last 28 contests, racking up 94 hits and 53 PIM in that span. Overall, he has two points, 36 shots on net, 108 PIM, 154 hits and a minus-6 rating over 56 appearances this season.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame @ CAR: Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Arber Xhekaj addresses the media following Sunday's 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center

MARCH 30 • NHL.COM

Postgame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

MARCH 30 • YOUTUBE

Canadiens' Kirby Dach leaves game after high hit from Ducks' Jeffrey Viel

Montreal forward Kirby Dach left the Canadiens’ game Sunday night against the Anaheim Ducks because of an upper-body injury after a high hit from winger Jeffrey Viel

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Do Canadiens need Reinbacher, Engstrom in blue-line mix? | HI/O Bonus With Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble playing limited minutes, it might be good time to call up David Reinbacher or Adam Engstrom from Laval.

MARCH 12 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Liveblog: Canadiens sit Arber Xhekaj in Saturday night tilt vs. Capitals The Canadiens have made some lineup adjustments for their Saturday match up against the Washington Capitals at the Bell Centre.

FEBRUARY 28 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

2026 Skills: Hardest shot | Montréal Canadiens Arber Xhekaj wins the hardest shot event with a speed of 107.3 mph during the 2026 Canadiens Skills Competition presented by RONA

FEBRUARY 22 • NHL.COM

Cowan: Rugged blue-liner Arber Xhekaj at a crossroads with Canadiens There aren't many players like Xhekaj in today's NHL and the 6-foot-4, 240-pound defenceman can become a restricted free agent on July 1.

FEBRUARY 19 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Habs Mailbag: Arber Xhekaj's limited ice time is understandable The reality of being a sixth defenceman with a strong top four ahead of him means that the hulking rearguard's opportunities are limited.

JANUARY 31 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Stuck in slump Xhekaj's point drought reached 20 games in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Xhekaj has been a physical force as usual, racking up 49 PIM and 71 hits during his slump on offense. He's added just 10 shots on net in that span. The 25-year-old defenseman is holding down a third-pairing role while Jayden Struble sits as a healthy scratch, but Xhekaj is tough to roster in fantasy if he's not going to chip in at least a little offense. For the season, he has just two points with 32 shots on net, 104 PIM, 131 hits and a minus-7 rating through 48 appearances.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kirby Dach will return to Canadiens' lineup against Wild Tuesday night Jakub Dobes gets the start in goal for Habs while Jayden Struble replaces Arber Xhekaj on blue line.

JANUARY 20 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Pregame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

JANUARY 13 • YOUTUBE

Cowan: Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj is gaining confidence — and it shows The 6-foot-4, 240-pound defenceman proving he can be much more than just a physical presence on the ice with ability to play on right side.

JANUARY 12 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Pregame vs. VAN: Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Arber Xhekaj addresses the media ahead of Monday's game against the Vancouver Canucks at the Bell Centre

JANUARY 12 • NHL.COM

Postgame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

JANUARY 11 • YOUTUBE

Postgame vs. DET: Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Arber Xhekaj addresses the media following Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre

JANUARY 11 • NHL.COM

Arber Xhekaj knocks out Scott Sabourin. Arber Xhekaj puts down Scott Sabourin in spectacular fashion.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj Beats Lightning's Scott Sabourin In Heavyweight Tilt

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Arber Xhekaj and Nikita Zadorov square off at center ice for a true heavyweight tilt! Zadorov takes him out!

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

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Canadiens' Kirby Dach leaves game after high hit from Ducks' Jeffrey Viel