Arber Xhekaj — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Arber Xhekaj is an NHL defenseman for the Montréal Canadiens. In the 2025-26 season Arber Xhekaj has 1 goals, 3 assists and 4 points in 65 games, worth -3.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Arber Xhekaj is a young defenseman for the Montréal Canadiens who is currently struggling to establish a positive impact, reflected in his -3.4 GAR this season. Across 65 games, he has registered just 1 goal and 3 assists for 4 points. His career, now in its fourth season, has seen him accumulate 33 points (10 goals, 23 assists) over 230 games, with his peak GAR being a negative -0.5.
Despite his physical presence, Xhekaj's overall contributions have been consistently negative throughout his brief NHL tenure. His current performance indicates he is a liability on the blueline, yet to find his footing at the NHL level.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 240 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -8 | 116 | 40 | 2.5% | 11:25 | 46.4% | 1.4 | 0.0 | -3.4 | -0.60 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.7 | -1.0 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 4th, GAR 4th, WAR 4th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 65 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -3.4 |
| 2024-25 | 70 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -4.4 |
| 2023-24 | 44 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -0.5 |
| 2022-23 | 51 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -1.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Arber Xhekaj has been worth -3.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 4th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.5 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arber Xhekaj's GAR this season?
Arber Xhekaj has been worth -3.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 4th percentile of NHL players.
What is Arber Xhekaj's WAR this season?
Arber Xhekaj has been worth about -0.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 4th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Arber Xhekaj have this season?
Arber Xhekaj has 1 goals and 3 assists for 4 points in 65 games this season.
Is Arber Xhekaj a good defenseman?
Arber Xhekaj ranks in the 4th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-3.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Arber Xhekaj's career GAR?
Across 4 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Arber Xhekaj has accumulated -10.1 career GAR and 33 points.