Arber Xhekaj

Arber Xhekaj recorded an assist, six hits, two blocked shots, and two PIM in Thursday's 5-1 victory over the Red Wings. The physical defenseman also finished the contest with a plus-2 rating.

Fantasy Impact

Xhekaj's fantasy value is derived almost exclusively from his physicality. He was limited to just six points last season but racked up 180 hits and 118 PIM. Thursday's performance was a perfect example of what he brings to the table. While he has no value in points-only leagues, Xhekaj is a premium streaming option and a solid roster addition in deep banger formats that heavily reward hits and penalty minutes.

Arber Xhekaj was able to light the lamp for the Canadiens Friday night, scoring one goal in a 4-3 win over the Red Wings.

Fantasy Impact

Xhekaj has been non-existent in the offensive zone of late, tallying a point for the first time in his last six games (one goal) for the Canadiens. The 23-year-old offers fantasy managers more value in formats accounting for physical play, racking up 31 blocked shots, 76 hits, and 43 penalty minutes to go along with five points (one goal, four assists) in 29 games so far this season.

Arber Xhekaj picked up one assist in the Canadiens' 3-0 win over the Predators Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact

Hhekaj has found his way onto the score sheet of late, notching points in three of his last six games (three assists) for the Canadiens. The defenseman's value is as more of an imposing physical presence on the blueline, racking up 61 hits and 41 penalty minutes to go along with 23 blocked shots and four points (four assists) in 23 games so far this season.