Nathan MacKinnon vs Jack Eichel: Stats, xG & 2026-27 Projection
How do Nathan MacKinnon and Jack Eichel compare? Last season MacKinnon put up 127 points to Eichel's 90, with 5v5 expected-goals shares of 59.2% and 60.7%. See the full stat-by-stat breakdown below, or open the interactive Compare tool for in-depth stats, goal maps, and career trajectories.
| 80 | Games played | 74 |
| 53 | Goals | 27 |
| 74 | Assists | 63 |
| 127 | Points | 90 |
| 1.59 | Points per game | 1.22 |
| 22.3 | Ice time / game (min) | 21.2 |
| 3.42 | 5v5 points / 60 | 2.61 |
| 59.2% | xGF% (5v5) | 60.7% |
| 40.0 | Individual xG | 27.4 |
| +13.0 | Finishing (G - xG) | -0.4 |
| 123 | 2026-27 projected points | 93 |
How they compare
MacKinnon was the more productive scorer in 2025-26, outpointing Eichel by 37 (127 to 90). MacKinnon posted a 53-74-127 line at 1.59 points per game, while Eichel went 27-63-90 at 1.22. At 5-on-5 they diverge on impact: Eichel tilted the ice with a 60.7% expected-goals share to 59.2% for MacKinnon. MacKinnon was the sharper finisher, scoring +13.0 goals relative to expected next to -0.4 for Eichel. For 2026-27, HighDanger's model projects MacKinnon at 123 points, ahead of Eichel at 93. On balance, MacKinnon 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.
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.