Alex Lyon or Pyotr Kochetkov? The NHL Stat Breakdown
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Alex Lyon vs Pyotr Kochetkov. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Pyotr Kochetkov takes 3 categories while Alex Lyon claims 1, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the G position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Pyotr Kochetkov's Shutouts of 13 compared to Alex Lyon's 7 represents a 85.7% 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 Pyotr Kochetkov's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Save Percentage, where Alex Lyon posts 90.3% against Pyotr Kochetkov's 90.5% — virtually identical figures. Alex Lyon can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Save Percentage is the statistical ammunition for the Alex Lyon side.
Goaltending is evaluated through save percentage and goals against average — complementary metrics that together capture both consistency and quality of saves made under pressure.
The verdict favors Pyotr Kochetkov — 3 categories to 1 — but Alex Lyon makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Alex Lyon has real statistical ammunition particularly in Save Percentage where the gap narrows to just 0.2%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Alex Lyon or Pyotr Kochetkov?
Pyotr Kochetkov holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Pyotr Kochetkov's Shutouts of 13 versus Alex Lyon's 7 is the most decisive factor — a 85.7% difference.
How do Alex Lyon and Pyotr Kochetkov compare in Shutouts?
Alex Lyon career Shutouts: 7. Pyotr Kochetkov career Shutouts: 13. Pyotr Kochetkov leads by 85.7% — dramatically ahead in this key G metric.
Who had the better overall career, Alex Lyon or Pyotr Kochetkov?
Based on career statistics, Pyotr Kochetkov edges Alex Lyon 3-1 across key categories. Pyotr Kochetkov's Shutouts of 13 leads Alex Lyon's 7 by 85.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
