Comparing Aaron Ekblad and Gordie Howe Head to Head
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Gordie Howe holds the advantage in 5 of 5 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 556.6% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Gordie Howe's Goals of 801 compared to Aaron Ekblad's 122 represents a 556.6% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Gordie Howe's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Aaron Ekblad posts 804 against Gordie Howe's 1,767 — a gap of just 119.8%. Aaron Ekblad can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Aaron Ekblad 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.
Gordie Howe wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 0. The 556.6% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Gordie Howe's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Aaron Ekblad or Gordie Howe?
Gordie Howe holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 5 categories in this career comparison. Gordie Howe's Goals of 801 versus Aaron Ekblad's 122 is the most decisive factor — a 556.6% difference.
How do Aaron Ekblad and Gordie Howe compare in Goals?
Aaron Ekblad career Goals: 122. Gordie Howe career Goals: 801. Gordie Howe leads by 556.6% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Aaron Ekblad or Gordie Howe?
Based on career statistics, Gordie Howe edges Aaron Ekblad 5-0 across key categories. Gordie Howe's Goals of 801 leads Aaron Ekblad's 122 by 556.6%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
