Is Alexander Kerfoot Better Than Mikael Backlund? NHL Stats Decide
The career statistics tell a clear story in this C comparison. Mikael Backlund holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Plus/Minus representing the most decisive gap — a 700% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Mikael Backlund's Plus/Minus of 72 compared to Alexander Kerfoot's -9 represents a 700% 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 Mikael Backlund's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Alexander Kerfoot posts 640 against Mikael Backlund's 1149 — a gap of just 79.5%. Alexander Kerfoot 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 Alexander Kerfoot side.
Hockey's greatest players accumulate points through both goal scoring and playmaking. The balance between goals and assists often reveals a player's style — pure scorer versus pass-first playmaker.
Mikael Backlund wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 0. The 700% gap in Plus/Minus alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Mikael Backlund's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Alexander Kerfoot or Mikael Backlund?
Mikael Backlund holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Mikael Backlund's Plus/Minus of 72 versus Alexander Kerfoot's -9 is the most decisive factor — a 700% difference.
How do Alexander Kerfoot and Mikael Backlund compare in Plus/Minus?
Alexander Kerfoot career Plus/Minus: -9. Mikael Backlund career Plus/Minus: 72. Mikael Backlund leads by 700% — dramatically ahead in this key C metric.
Who had the better overall career, Alexander Kerfoot or Mikael Backlund?
Based on career statistics, Mikael Backlund edges Alexander Kerfoot 6-0 across key categories. Mikael Backlund's Plus/Minus of 72 leads Alexander Kerfoot's -9 by 700%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
