Aaron Ekblad or Ben Chiarot? The NHL Stat Breakdown
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Aaron Ekblad vs Ben Chiarot. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Aaron Ekblad takes 4 categories while Ben Chiarot claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the D position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Aaron Ekblad's Goals of 122 compared to Ben Chiarot's 50 represents a 144% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Ben Chiarot falls 58.3% below the career average of 120 in this category while Aaron Ekblad exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Aaron Ekblad's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Aaron Ekblad posts 812 against Ben Chiarot's 814 — virtually identical figures. Ben Chiarot can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Ben Chiarot side.
Defensive play in the NHL is measured through a combination of offensive contribution and plus/minus rating. Elite defensemen contribute points while anchoring their team's defensive structure — a balance that defines the position's greatest players.
The verdict favors Aaron Ekblad — 4 categories to 2 — but Ben Chiarot makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Ben Chiarot has real statistical ammunition particularly in Games Played where the gap narrows to just 0.2%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Aaron Ekblad or Ben Chiarot?
Aaron Ekblad holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Aaron Ekblad's Goals of 122 versus Ben Chiarot's 50 is the most decisive factor — a 144% difference.
How do Aaron Ekblad and Ben Chiarot compare in Goals?
Aaron Ekblad career Goals: 122. Ben Chiarot career Goals: 50. Aaron Ekblad leads by 144% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Aaron Ekblad or Ben Chiarot?
Based on career statistics, Aaron Ekblad edges Ben Chiarot 4-2 across key categories. Aaron Ekblad's Goals of 122 leads Ben Chiarot's 50 by 144%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
