Thanks to the work of the excellent Mathieu Paradis (TSLH), we learned that only two players have defeated Xhekaj in his NHL career.
That's something!
What is Arber Xhekaj's fight record in the NHL?
In this article, we learn that, according to the "Hockey Fights" website, which tracks every time players drop the gloves (especially in the NHL), the Sheriff unsurprisingly has an excellent record.
Each of Arber Xhekaj's fights is categorized into three outcomes: win, loss, or draw.
According to the results compiled by the go-to source, here are Xhekaj's outcomes:
2022-2023: 7 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw
2023-2024: 3 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw
2024-2025: 2 wins, 0 losses
This totals to 12 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws. Please note that preseason games are included here.
Who are the only two players to have defeated Arber Xhekaj?
Tanner Jeannot and Nicolas Deslauriers.
It's no surprise to learn that Xhekaj commands respect when he's on the ice, and his importance in protecting the Montreal Canadiens ' top players cannot be overlooked.
There really aren't many NHL players who can match or challenge him. Just ask Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Jeannot, 27, is a 6-foot-2, 220-pound forward. He has played three games with the Los Angeles Kings this season (1 point and 7 penalty minutes).
Deslauriers, 33, is a 6-foot-1, 220-pound Quebec-born forward. He hasn't played a game with the Philadelphia Flyers this season.
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Who's the toughest out of the three? | ||
Xhekaj | 661 | 69.2 % |
Jeannot | 51 | 5.3 % |
Deslauriers | 243 | 25.4 % |
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