Nick Suzuki vs Leon Draisaitl: Stats, xG & 2026-27 Projection
How do Nick Suzuki and Leon Draisaitl compare? Last season Suzuki put up 101 points to Draisaitl's 97, with 5v5 expected-goals shares of 52.2% 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.
| 82 | Games played | 65 |
| 29 | Goals | 35 |
| 72 | Assists | 62 |
| 101 | Points | 97 |
| 1.23 | Points per game | 1.49 |
| 20.8 | Ice time / game (min) | 21.6 |
| 2.24 | 5v5 points / 60 | 2.48 |
| 52.2% | xGF% (5v5) | 54.7% |
| 30.6 | Individual xG | 28.1 |
| -1.6 | Finishing (G - xG) | +6.9 |
| 92 | 2026-27 projected points | 115 |
How they compare
Suzuki was the more productive scorer in 2025-26, outpointing Draisaitl by just 4 (101 to 97). Suzuki posted a 29-72-101 line at 1.23 points per game, while Draisaitl went 35-62-97 at 1.49. At 5-on-5 they diverge on impact: Draisaitl tilted the ice with a 54.7% expected-goals share to 52.2% for Suzuki. Draisaitl was the sharper finisher, scoring +6.9 goals relative to expected next to -1.6 for Suzuki. For 2026-27, HighDanger's model projects Draisaitl at 115 points, ahead of Suzuki at 92. 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.
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.