Florian
Xhekaj
L · MTL
- WAR
- -0.1
- PTS
- 1
2025-26№ 453 / 615
Florian Xhekaj (Montreal Canadiens) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Florian Xhekaj
#63LPlays: Left wing · 2% of faceoffs
Montreal Canadiens
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 88 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : June 26, 2004 · Hamilton, Canada
Drafted : 2023 · MTL · round 4, pick #101
Contract : $941,667 · 2024-25 → 2026-27 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $95,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Montréal Canadiens | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
| 2025-26 | Montréal Canadiens | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| NHL totals | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 20 | |
Florian Xhekaj: our analysis
2025-26 season: 5 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PTS, -1 +/-, 9:36 TOI. WAR -0.1 (453rd of 615).
Florian Xhekaj is in his first season in the league. In 2025-26, He his WAR of -0.1 ranks 453rd among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-0.3).
Florian Xhekaj's story
Passed over in the OHL Priority Selection, Florian Xhekaj took his first major junior strides with the Pelham Panthers in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League. Born June 27, 2004 in Hamilton, he produced 17 goals and 23 assists in 48 games there and earned a spot on the league All-Rookie team.
In July 2022 he signed with the Hamilton Bulldogs of the OHL. His rookie OHL season combined physical play and scoring touch: 25 points and 76 penalty minutes in 68 games. Although eligible for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, he was not taken until the following year, when Montreal selected him 101st overall in 2023.
The 2023–24 campaign proved decisive. Xhekaj elevated his output to better than a point per game for Hamilton and secured an entry-level contract with the Canadiens on April 9, 2024. He joined the Laval Rocket on an amateur tryout at the end of that season and returned to the AHL the next year, finishing as the Rocket's top rookie scorer and setting a franchise mark with 17 goals.
A spate of injuries on Montreal's roster led to his recall on November 21, 2025. He made his NHL debut the next day, November 22, 2025, and recorded his first NHL point in a 5–2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. That appearance also had the rare distinction of lining him up in a regular-season game alongside his brother Arber — the fourteenth pair of brothers to do so for the Canadiens.
As a player, Xhekaj mixes physicality with a finishing instinct. Comfortable at left wing or down the middle, he contributes forechecking pressure, net-front presence and a willingness to engage physically — traits that helped him bridge the gap from junior to professional hockey.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 7:53
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.43
- EV points
- 3
- Hits
- 19
- Blocks
- 5
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 56.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 23.6 %
- Faceoffs
- 20.0 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
379
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
70/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
30/ 80
Fringe
Ceiling: 0.5 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
19 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
0.9
the most likely outcome
NHLe
17
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 64 games)
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.1
wins above replacement
-0.1 to -0.0 — 90% interval
453 of 615 forwards
-0.4 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.0
- EV defense
- +0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.3
- Penalties
- -0.2
- Average → replacement
- +0.1
In goals.
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 131.7 km/h49th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.6 km/h33rd percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 413th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 44.1 %72nd percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 14.3 km15th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 2.65 km4th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 44.1 %91st percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.1 %10th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 38.9 %60th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 925th percentile | 139th percentile | 11.1 %38th percentile |
| High danger | 327th percentile | 157th percentile | 33.3 %85th percentile |
| Mid range | 227th percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %32nd percentile |
| Long range | 031st percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
🔥 2-game point streak
WPG
PIT
DAL
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CARFlorian Xhekaj: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Florian Xhekaj have in 2026-27?
Florian Xhekaj has 1 goal and 3 points (2 assists) in 7 games in 2026-27.
How old is Florian Xhekaj?
Florian Xhekaj is 22 years old: he was born on June 27, 2004.
How tall is Florian Xhekaj, and how much does he weigh?
Florian Xhekaj is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).
Where is Florian Xhekaj from?
Canada: Florian Xhekaj was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Florian Xhekaj play for?
Florian Xhekaj plays for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL, at L, wearing number 63.
Is Florian Xhekaj injured?
No: Florian Xhekaj is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Florian Xhekaj?
Florian Xhekaj produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 453rd of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Florian Xhekaj make?
Florian Xhekaj carries a cap hit of $942K per season, on a contract worth $3.0M in total over 3 years.
When does Florian Xhekaj's contract end?
Florian Xhekaj's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Florian Xhekaj a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 453rd of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Florian Xhekaj played lately?
Over his last 7 games, Florian Xhekaj has 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists).
What are Florian Xhekaj's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Florian Xhekaj has 12 games, 1 goal, 3 assists and 4 points. His best season: 2026-27, with 3 points in 7 games.
Where was Florian Xhekaj drafted?
Florian Xhekaj was drafted 101st overall (round 4) by Montreal Canadiens in 2023.
How does Florian Xhekaj perform in the playoffs?
Florian Xhekaj has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Does Florian Xhekaj have siblings?
Yes: his brother Arber Xhekaj (player for the Canadiens; played together on 22 November 2025 in a regular-season game).
What is Florian Xhekaj's nationality?
Florian Xhekaj is Canadian.
What awards has Florian Xhekaj won?
Named to the GOJHL All-Rookie Team ; Laval Rocket franchise record for goals (17).
Where did Florian Xhekaj play before turning pro?
Pelham Panthers (GOJHL) — 48 games, 17 goals and 23 assists; then Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL), signed as a free agent in July 2022.
See also: his Montreal Canadiens teammates
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