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Nick Suzuki vs Auston Matthews: Stats, xG & 2026-27 Projection

How do Nick Suzuki and Auston Matthews compare? Last season Suzuki put up 101 points to Matthews's 53, with 5v5 expected-goals shares of 53.4% and 48.5%. 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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Nick Suzuki
Nick Suzuki
Montreal Canadiens · C · Age 26
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Auston Matthews
Auston Matthews
Toronto Maple Leafs · C · Age 28
82Games played60
29Goals27
72Assists26
101Points53
1.23Points per game0.88
20.8Ice time / game (min)20.8
2.245v5 points / 601.96
53.4%xGF% (5v5)48.5%
29.2Individual xG29.9
-0.2Finishing (G - xG)-2.9
1032026-27 projected points83

How they compare

Suzuki was the more productive scorer in 2025-26, outpointing Matthews by 48 (101 to 53). Suzuki posted a 29-72-101 line at 1.23 points per game, while Matthews went 27-26-53 at 0.88. At 5-on-5 they diverge on impact: Suzuki tilted the ice with a 53.4% expected-goals share to 48.5% for Matthews. Suzuki was the sharper finisher, scoring -0.2 goals relative to expected next to -2.9 for Matthews. For 2026-27, HighDanger's model projects Suzuki at 103 points, ahead of Matthews at 83. On balance, Suzuki 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.