Nikita Kucherov vs Jack Eichel: Stats, xG & 2026-27 Projection
How do Nikita Kucherov and Jack Eichel compare? Last season Kucherov put up 130 points to Eichel's 90, with 5v5 expected-goals shares of 57.8% and 57.8%. See the full stat-by-stat breakdown below, or open the interactive Compare tool for in-depth stats, goal maps, and career trajectories.
| 76 | Games played | 74 |
| 44 | Goals | 27 |
| 86 | Assists | 63 |
| 130 | Points | 90 |
| 1.71 | Points per game | 1.22 |
| 20.3 | Ice time / game (min) | 21.2 |
| 3.71 | 5v5 points / 60 | 2.61 |
| 57.8% | xGF% (5v5) | 57.8% |
| 29.8 | Individual xG | 25.6 |
| +14.2 | Finishing (G - xG) | +1.4 |
| 128 | 2026-27 projected points | 95 |
How they compare
Kucherov was the more productive scorer in 2025-26, outpointing Eichel by 40 (130 to 90). Kucherov posted a 44-86-130 line at 1.71 points per game, while Eichel went 27-63-90 at 1.22. Kucherov was the sharper finisher, scoring +14.2 goals relative to expected next to +1.4 for Eichel. For 2026-27, HighDanger's model projects Kucherov at 128 points, ahead of Eichel at 95. On balance, Kucherov 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.