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Nikita Kucherov vs Mark Scheifele: Stats, xG & 2026-27 Projection

How do Nikita Kucherov and Mark Scheifele compare? Last season Kucherov put up 130 points to Scheifele's 103, with 5v5 expected-goals shares of 57.8% and 49.8%. 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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Nikita Kucherov
Nikita Kucherov
Tampa Bay Lightning · R · Age 33
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Mark Scheifele
Mark Scheifele
Winnipeg Jets · C · Age 33
76Games played82
44Goals36
86Assists67
130Points103
1.71Points per game1.26
20.3Ice time / game (min)21.5
3.715v5 points / 602.85
57.8%xGF% (5v5)49.8%
29.8Individual xG27.2
+14.2Finishing (G - xG)+8.8
1282026-27 projected points89

How they compare

Kucherov was the more productive scorer in 2025-26, outpointing Scheifele by 27 (130 to 103). Kucherov posted a 44-86-130 line at 1.71 points per game, while Scheifele went 36-67-103 at 1.26. At 5-on-5 they diverge on impact: Kucherov tilted the ice with a 57.8% expected-goals share to 49.8% for Scheifele. Kucherov was the sharper finisher, scoring +14.2 goals relative to expected next to +8.8 for Scheifele. For 2026-27, HighDanger's model projects Kucherov at 128 points, ahead of Scheifele at 89. 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.