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Martin Necas vs Leon Draisaitl: Stats, xG & 2026-27 Projection

How do Martin Necas and Leon Draisaitl compare? Last season Necas put up 100 points to Draisaitl's 97, with 5v5 expected-goals shares of 56.1% and 54.7%. 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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Martin Necas
Martin Necas
Colorado Avalanche · C · Age 27
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Leon Draisaitl
Leon Draisaitl
Edmonton Oilers · C · Age 30
78Games played65
38Goals35
62Assists62
100Points97
1.28Points per game1.49
21.5Ice time / game (min)21.6
2.885v5 points / 602.48
56.1%xGF% (5v5)54.7%
27.9Individual xG28.1
+10.1Finishing (G - xG)+6.9
902026-27 projected points115

How they compare

Necas was the more productive scorer in 2025-26, outpointing Draisaitl by just 3 (100 to 97). Necas posted a 38-62-100 line at 1.28 points per game, while Draisaitl went 35-62-97 at 1.49. At 5-on-5 they diverge on impact: Necas tilted the ice with a 56.1% expected-goals share to 54.7% for Draisaitl. Necas was the sharper finisher, scoring +10.1 goals relative to expected next to +6.9 for Draisaitl. For 2026-27, HighDanger's model projects Draisaitl at 115 points, ahead of Necas at 90. On balance, Draisaitl 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.