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"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

Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj And Rangers' Matt Rempe Exchange Massive Blows In Heavyweight Tilt

JANUARY 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Arber Xhekaj HAMMERS Ryan Reaves 💥

JANUARY 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Drops the Scoreboard Mic 🎤🤣

JANUARY 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Pots goal Friday Xhekaj scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Xhekaj ended a five-game point drought with his game-tying goal in the third period, which was his first tally of the season. The 23-year-old defenseman didn't do much on offense early on -- all five of his points have come over the last 15 games. He's added 33 shots on net, 43 PIM, 31 blocked shots, 76 hits and a minus-5 rating through 29 outings overall. Xhekaj looks set to continue playing a physical role in the Canadiens' bottom four, though he may have to compete with Jayden Struble for the last spot in the lineup since Alexandre Carrier was brought in a swap that sent frequent scratch Justin Barron to Nashville.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Arber Xhekaj has earned a regular spot with the Canadiens | HI/O Bonus Former Habs Chris Nilan and Rick Green discuss what they like most about the defenceman's game.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

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DECEMBER 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Contributes helper in win Xhekaj notched an assist, three hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Predators.

Impact Xhekaj has earned four assists over his last nine games. The 23-year-old is also playing his usual physical game, adding 27 PIM, 32 hits and 13 blocked shots in that span. He won't often chip in much offense, but Xhekaj can help in banger leagues with his ultra-aggressive style. He's at four assists, 22 shots on net, 41 PIM, 61 hits and 23 blocked shots through 23 outings this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist, PIM in loss Xhekaj had an assist, two shots on net, two blocks, four hits and 12 PIM in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Xhekaj did the hard work on Montreal's first goal, moving the puck around Boston defenders before sending it to the crease where the puck bounced off Cole Caufield and into the net. It was his third assist of the season, all coming in the last seven games. He also channeled the longstanding Montreal-Boston rivalry and got into it with Mark Kastelic, with each picking up roughing and misconduct penalties. He leads the Canadiens with 37 PIM through 21 outings.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deals helper Xhekaj notched an assist, seven hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah.

Impact Xhekaj helped out on an Alex Newhook tally in the third period. This was Xhekaj's second assist in the last four games, accounting for all of his offense this season. The physical defenseman has added 14 shots on net, 23 PIM, 44 hits, 16 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 18 outings. He has limited scoring upside, which in turn puts a cap on his usefulness in fantasy.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist, fight in win Xhekaj recorded an assist, two blocked shots, five PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Xhekaj was busy in the second period, fighting Mathieu Olivier before helping out on Nick Suzuki's tally shortly after serving his major penalty. The helper was Xhekaj's first point of the campaign. He's added 30 hits, 19 PIM, 12 blocked shots, 13 shots on goal and a minus-3 rating over 15 appearances. The 23-year-old defenseman could have some stability in the lineup if David Savard (upper body) is out beyond missing Saturday's contest.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Arber Xhekaj, Mathieu Olivier Trade Huge Blows In Spirited Tilt

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Watch: Arber Xhekaj and Mathieu Olivier trade hard-hitting punches in heavyweight tilt Montreal Canadiens blue liner Arber Xhekaj followed up Mike Tyson’s bout with a tilt of his own on Saturday night.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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