Comparing Aaron Ekblad and Justin Faulk Head to Head
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Aaron Ekblad vs Justin Faulk. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Justin Faulk takes 4 categories while Aaron Ekblad 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.
Justin Faulk's Games Played of 1067 compared to Aaron Ekblad's 812 represents a 31.4% advantage — significantly better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Justin Faulk's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Penalty Minutes, where Aaron Ekblad posts 568 against Justin Faulk's 526 — a gap of just 8%. Aaron Ekblad can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Penalty Minutes 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.
The verdict favors Justin Faulk — 4 categories to 2 — but Aaron Ekblad makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Aaron Ekblad has real statistical ammunition particularly in Penalty Minutes where the gap narrows to just 8%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Aaron Ekblad or Justin Faulk?
Justin Faulk holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Justin Faulk's Games Played of 1067 versus Aaron Ekblad's 812 is the most decisive factor — a 31.4% difference.
How do Aaron Ekblad and Justin Faulk compare in Games Played?
Aaron Ekblad career Games Played: 812. Justin Faulk career Games Played: 1067. Justin Faulk leads by 31.4% — significantly ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Aaron Ekblad or Justin Faulk?
Based on career statistics, Justin Faulk edges Aaron Ekblad 4-2 across key categories. Justin Faulk's Games Played of 1067 leads Aaron Ekblad's 812 by 31.4%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
