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Canadiens In Big Trouble After Second Loss In Washington After losing game one of their first-round series 3-2 in overtime, the Montreal Canadiens needed a win on Wednesday night against the Washin...

APRIL 24, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

The start of the NHL playoffs has been hard-hitting, with just about everyone getting physical

The NHL playoffs are off to a heavy-hitting start

APRIL 22, 2025 • Associated Press

"Nothing to lose here": Arber Xhekaj's mom rallies Habs nation ahead of Canadiens vs Capitals Round 1 playoff clash Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj’s mother Simona is a regular spectator of the sport. She follows the Habs and often quips on the...

APRIL 18, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Three Takeaways As Dobes Stole The Game The Montreal Canadiens had a date with the Nashville Predators on Sunday night and hoped to keep their winning streak going. Josh Anderson w...

APRIL 7, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

On verge of role reduction Xhekaj's point drought reached 15 games in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Kaiden Guhle (quadriceps) returned to action Friday, but Xhekaj stayed in the lineup as a seventh defenseman. Xhekaj saw just 3:52 of ice time, so it's very clear he's at risk of heading to the press box if the Canadiens move back to a six-defensemen lineup. The 24-year-old bring an element of physicality to the lineup, but Jayden Struble and David Savard can also throw the body around, and Guhle's no slouch in that department either. Xhekaj has a career-low six points with 69 shots on net, 176 hits, 62 blocked shots, 118 PIM and a minus-13 rating despite playing in a career-high 69 games in his third NHL campaign.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arber Xhekaj's mom Simona in 'chills and tears' forecasting moment when Brendan Gallagher swaps jersey with fan in honor of his late mother Della Earlier this week, a fan reached out to Habs alternate captain Brendan Gallagher with a heartfelt offer.

MARCH 27, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Agree or disagree: Xhekaj and Slafkovsky | Montréal Canadiens Arber Xhekaj and Juraj Slafkovsky decide whether they agree or disagree with a series of statements

MARCH 23, 2025 • NHL.COM

Canadiens Player Ignites Comeback After TKO of Avalanche Opponent Arber Xhekaj’s beatdown lit a fire under the Canadiens as they clawed back to get a point.

MARCH 23, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Postgame vs. COL: Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Arber Xhekaj addresses the media following Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss against the Colorado Avalanche at the Bell Centre

MARCH 23, 2025 • NHL.COM

Postgame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

MARCH 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

"Fly high special angel": Arber Xhekaj's mom Simona pens a heartfelt message after Brendan Gallagher announces mother Della's death Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher is mourning the loss of his mother, Della. She died from brain cancer on March 20, 2025. fighti...

MARCH 21, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Canadiens: Rivalry Meeting With Extra Meaning After dominating the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens will press on with their quest for a playoff spot by taking...

MARCH 19, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

"Our least favorite team": Arber Xhekaj shares blunt message ahead of Canadiens' crucial game against division rivals Arber Xhekaj made it clear that the Ottawa Senators are the Canadiens' biggest rivals. The Senators are sitting in the fourth position with...

MARCH 19, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

The Canadiens Hits Leader May Not Be Who You Think If you watch most Montreal Canadiens games, you know that Arber Xhekaj normally brings plenty of physicality. That's what he likes to do and...

MARCH 17, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Younger Xhekaj Makes Rocket History Arber Xhekaj’s younger brother Florian is currently playing his first year of professional hockey with the Laval Rocket, and to say the 101s...

MARCH 15, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Gaming with Xhekaj and Dobes | Montréal Canadiens Arber Xhekaj and Jakub Dobes host a live gaming stream on YouTube and Twitch and play EA Sports NHL while answering fan questions from the c...

MARCH 7, 2025 • NHL.COM

Media op: Xhekaj | Montréal Canadiens Arber Xhekaj addresses the media ahead of the team's departure for Buffalo at the CN sports Complex in Brossard on Friday

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • NHL.COM

Ends lengthy drought Xhekaj notched an assist and three hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Senators.

Impact Xhekaj got on the scoresheet for the first time since Dec. 20 with his helper on a Cole Caufield tally in the first period. The 24-year-old Xhekaj has been a regular presence in the Canadiens' lineup this season, adding some grit in a bottom-four role. He's at six points, 58 shots on net, 143 hits, 51 blocked shots, 83 PIM and a minus-7 rating. His playing style works in fantasy formats that reward physicality, but his ice time could drop once Kaiden Guhle (quadriceps) is able to return to the lineup.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Registers six shots Saturday Xhekaj had a game-high six shots on goal in Saturday's 4-0 loss to New Jersey.

Impact In Saturday's shutout loss, Xhekaj added one hit and one blocked shot in 19:47 of ice time. He hasn't earned a point in 23 straight games. Xhekaj has one goal, four assists, 57 shots on net, 50 blocked shots and a team-high 135 hits through 52 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Registers six shots Saturday Xhekaj had a game-high six shots on goal in Saturday's 4-0 loss to New Jersey.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Habs HC Martin St. Louis gives an honest review of Arber Xhekaj and Lane Hutson's new D-pair after Kaiden Guhle's brutal injury Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis gave his thoughts on the new defensive pairing of Arber Xhekaj and Lane Hutson after Kaiden Guhle’...

JANUARY 31, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Struggling on offense Xhekaj's point drought reached 16 games in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Xhekaj has 29 PM and 34 hits in that span, so he's still supplying plenty of the rough stuff. The 23-year-old defenseman has a bit of short-term security in the lineup after Jayden Struble was sent to AHL Laval on a conditioning loan Friday. Xhekaj has just five points to go with 110 hits, 72 PIM, 47 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 45 appearances this season.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs enforcer Ryan Reaves teases Joseph Woll, knocks Habs' Arber Xhekaj Veteran winger Reaves is impressed with how goaltender Joseph Woll has carried the Leafs of late, but wanted a fight from Arber Xhekaj.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Canadiens-Rangers Features Arber Xhekaj & Matt Rempe Heavyweight Fight Rempe and Xhekaj’s fight stole the show as the Rangers dropped an OT decision.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Arber Xhekaj, Matt Rempe Drop Gloves for Coveted Heavyweight Tilt in Rangers-Canadiens Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj and Rangers’ Matt Rempe threw down during Sunday’s showdown.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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The start of the NHL playoffs has been hard-hitting, with just about everyone getting physical