How do Nikita Kucherov and Martin Necas compare? Last season Kucherov put up 130 points to Necas's 100, with 5v5 expected-goals shares of 57.8% and 56.7%. 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 | 78 |
| 44 | Goals | 38 |
| 86 | Assists | 62 |
| 130 | Points | 100 |
| 1.71 | Points per game | 1.28 |
| 20.3 | Ice time / game (min) | 21.5 |
| 3.71 | 5v5 points / 60 | 2.88 |
| 57.8% | xGF% (5v5) | 56.7% |
| 29.8 | Individual xG | 25.9 |
| +14.2 | Finishing (G - xG) | +12.1 |
| 128 | 2026-27 projected points | 92 |
Kucherov was the more productive scorer in 2025-26, outpointing Necas by 30 (130 to 100). Kucherov posted a 44-86-130 line at 1.71 points per game, while Necas went 38-62-100 at 1.28. At 5-on-5 they diverge on impact: Kucherov tilted the ice with a 57.8% expected-goals share to 56.7% for Necas. Kucherov was the sharper finisher, scoring +14.2 goals relative to expected next to +12.1 for Necas. For 2026-27, HighDanger's model projects Kucherov at 128 points, ahead of Necas at 92. 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.