Is Aaron Ekblad Better Than Matthew Kessel? NHL Stats Decide
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Aaron Ekblad holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 3966.7% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Aaron Ekblad's Goals of 122 compared to Matthew Kessel's 3 represents a 3966.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Matthew Kessel falls 97.5% 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 806 against Matthew Kessel's 99 — a gap of just 714.1%. Matthew Kessel can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Matthew Kessel 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.
Aaron Ekblad wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 0. The 3966.7% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Aaron Ekblad's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Aaron Ekblad or Matthew Kessel?
Aaron Ekblad holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Aaron Ekblad's Goals of 122 versus Matthew Kessel's 3 is the most decisive factor — a 3966.7% difference.
How do Aaron Ekblad and Matthew Kessel compare in Goals?
Aaron Ekblad career Goals: 122. Matthew Kessel career Goals: 3. Aaron Ekblad leads by 3966.7% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Aaron Ekblad or Matthew Kessel?
Based on career statistics, Aaron Ekblad edges Matthew Kessel 6-0 across key categories. Aaron Ekblad's Goals of 122 leads Matthew Kessel's 3 by 3966.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
