Albert Johansson or Ben Meyers? The NHL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Albert Johansson and Ben Meyers split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested D comparisons in NHL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Ben Meyers's Goals of 13 compared to Albert Johansson's 6 represents a 116.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Albert Johansson falls 95% below the career average of 120 in this category while Ben Meyers exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ben Meyers's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Plus/Minus, where Albert Johansson posts -29 against Ben Meyers's -26 — a gap of just 11.5%. Ben Meyers can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Plus/Minus is the statistical ammunition for the Ben Meyers 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.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Ben Meyers claims the tiebreaker through Goals advantage — a 116.7% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.
Who is better, Albert Johansson or Ben Meyers?
Albert Johansson holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Albert Johansson's Goals of 13 versus Ben Meyers's 6 is the most decisive factor — a 116.7% difference.
How do Albert Johansson and Ben Meyers compare in Goals?
Albert Johansson career Goals: 6. Ben Meyers career Goals: 13. Ben Meyers leads by 116.7% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Albert Johansson or Ben Meyers?
Based on career statistics, Albert Johansson edges Ben Meyers 3-3 across key categories. Albert Johansson's Goals of 13 leads Ben Meyers's 6 by 116.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
