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Darnell Nurse

San Jose Sharks
Position D
Age 31
Height 6'4"
Weight 215LBS
Shoots L
Birth Place Hamilton, ON, CAN
Born Feb 3, 1995

Key Insights

2026-27
When he shoots, it tends to be on target

84.8% of his unblocked attempts actually hit the net.

28 of 33 unblocked, 2nd of 57 defencemen
Defenders get in front of a huge share of his shots

25.0% of everything he shoots gets blocked before it arrives.

11 of 44 attempts, 2nd of 57 defencemen
He gets almost nothing from long range

47.7% of his attempts are fired from beyond 45 feet.

21 long-range attempts, 51st of 57 defencemen
Most of his shots come from a long way out

His average attempt comes from 40.9 feet.

44 located attempts, 49th of 57 defencemen
He barely shoots the puck across a whole season

Nurse has taken 44 shot attempts this season.

27 on goal, 5 missed, 11 blocked, 48th of 57 defencemen
He rarely gets into the dangerous areas of the ice

22.7% of his attempts come from inside 25 feet.

10 of 44 attempts, 48th of 57 defencemen
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB Feb 3, 1995
Birth Place Hamilton, ON, CAN
Height 6'4"
Weight 215 LBS
Shoots/Catches L