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 -11.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Arber Xhekaj is a defenseman for the Canadiens whose current season has seen him post a -3.4 GAR over 65 games. He has recorded just 1 goal and 3 assists for 4 points, indicating a challenging year with limited offensive output.
Across his four-season career, the 25-year-old has accumulated 10 goals and 23 assists for 33 points in 230 games. His peak GAR of -1.3 suggests he has yet to provide consistent positive value, and his contribution to power-play offense is negligible.
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% | 1.5 | 0.1 | -11.2 | -0.75 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.7 | +1.6 | -0.0 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 4th, GAR 10th, WAR 10th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 65 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -11.2 |
| 2024-25 | 70 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -6.7 |
| 2023-24 | 44 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0.0 |
| 2022-23 | 51 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -1.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Arber Xhekaj has been worth -11.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 10th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.6 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.0 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 -11.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 10th percentile of NHL players.
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 10th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-11.2) in the 2025-26 season.