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

How do Connor McDavid and Nick Suzuki compare? Last season McDavid put up 138 points to Suzuki's 101, with 5v5 expected-goals shares of 56.9% and 53.4%. 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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Nick Suzuki
Nick Suzuki
Montreal Canadiens · C · Age 26
82Games played82
48Goals29
90Assists72
138Points101
1.68Points per game1.23
23.0Ice time / game (min)20.8
2.465v5 points / 602.24
56.9%xGF% (5v5)53.4%
45.1Individual xG29.2
+2.9Finishing (G - xG)-0.2
1362026-27 projected points103

How they compare

McDavid was the more productive scorer in 2025-26, outpointing Suzuki by 37 (138 to 101). McDavid posted a 48-90-138 line at 1.68 points per game, while Suzuki went 29-72-101 at 1.23. At 5-on-5 they diverge on impact: McDavid tilted the ice with a 56.9% expected-goals share to 53.4% for Suzuki. McDavid was the sharper finisher, scoring +2.9 goals relative to expected next to -0.2 for Suzuki. For 2026-27, HighDanger's model projects McDavid at 136 points, ahead of Suzuki at 103. 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.