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Connor McDavid vs Kyle Connor: Stats, xG & 2026-27 Projection

How do Connor McDavid and Kyle Connor compare? Last season McDavid put up 138 points to Connor's 92, with 5v5 expected-goals shares of 56.5% and 52.7%. See the full stat-by-stat breakdown below, or open the interactive Compare tool for in-depth stats, goal maps, and career trajectories.

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Connor McDavid
Connor McDavid
Edmonton Oilers · C · Age 29
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Kyle Connor
Kyle Connor
Winnipeg Jets · L · Age 29
82Games played82
48Goals39
90Assists53
138Points92
1.68Points per game1.12
23.0Ice time / game (min)21.5
2.465v5 points / 602.46
56.5%xGF% (5v5)52.7%
46.6Individual xG33.6
+1.4Finishing (G - xG)+5.4
1332026-27 projected points86

How they compare

McDavid was the more productive scorer in 2025-26, outpointing Connor by 46 (138 to 92). McDavid posted a 48-90-138 line at 1.68 points per game, while Connor went 39-53-92 at 1.12. At 5-on-5 they diverge on impact: McDavid tilted the ice with a 56.5% expected-goals share to 52.7% for Connor. Connor was the sharper finisher, scoring +5.4 goals relative to expected next to +1.4 for McDavid. For 2026-27, HighDanger's model projects McDavid at 133 points, ahead of Connor at 86. On balance, McDavid grades as the stronger pick heading into 2026-27, though the table above and the interactive tool let you weigh the categories that matter most to you.

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Stats from the 2025-26 NHL season plus HighDanger metrics and 2026-27 projections. The better value in each row is highlighted. Full interactive charts and trends are in the Compare tool.