Nikita Kucherov vs Leon Draisaitl: Stats, xG & 2026-27 Projection
How do Nikita Kucherov and Leon Draisaitl compare? Last season Kucherov put up 130 points to Draisaitl's 97, with 5v5 expected-goals shares of 54.8% 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.
| 76 | Games played | 65 |
| 44 | Goals | 35 |
| 86 | Assists | 62 |
| 130 | Points | 97 |
| 1.71 | Points per game | 1.49 |
| 20.3 | Ice time / game (min) | 21.6 |
| 3.71 | 5v5 points / 60 | 2.48 |
| 54.8% | xGF% (5v5) | 54.7% |
| 30.9 | Individual xG | 28.1 |
| +13.1 | Finishing (G - xG) | +6.9 |
| 125 | 2026-27 projected points | 115 |
How they compare
Kucherov was the more productive scorer in 2025-26, outpointing Draisaitl by 33 (130 to 97). Kucherov posted a 44-86-130 line at 1.71 points per game, while Draisaitl went 35-62-97 at 1.49. Kucherov was the sharper finisher, scoring +13.1 goals relative to expected next to +6.9 for Draisaitl. For 2026-27, HighDanger's model projects Kucherov at 125 points, ahead of Draisaitl at 115. 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.
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.