Is Alex Vlasic Better Than Matt Duchene? NHL Stats Decide
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Matt Duchene holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 4200% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Matt Duchene's Goals of 387 compared to Alex Vlasic's 9 represents a 4200% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Alex Vlasic falls 92.5% below the career average of 120 in this category while Matt Duchene exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Matt Duchene's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Plus/Minus, where Alex Vlasic posts -46 against Matt Duchene's -67 — a gap of just 45.7%. Alex Vlasic can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Plus/Minus is the statistical ammunition for the Alex Vlasic 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.
Matt Duchene wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 4200% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Matt Duchene's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Alex Vlasic or Matt Duchene?
Matt Duchene holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Matt Duchene's Goals of 387 versus Alex Vlasic's 9 is the most decisive factor — a 4200% difference.
How do Alex Vlasic and Matt Duchene compare in Goals?
Alex Vlasic career Goals: 9. Matt Duchene career Goals: 387. Matt Duchene leads by 4200% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Alex Vlasic or Matt Duchene?
Based on career statistics, Matt Duchene edges Alex Vlasic 5-1 across key categories. Matt Duchene's Goals of 387 leads Alex Vlasic's 9 by 4200%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.





