Alexander Nikishin vs Artyom Levshunov: Who Wins on NHL Stats?

This is as close as it gets. Alexander Nikishin and Artyom Levshunov 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.

Alexander Nikishin's Goals of 11 compared to Artyom Levshunov's 2 represents a 450% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Artyom Levshunov falls 98.3% below the career average of 120 in this category while Alexander Nikishin exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Alexander Nikishin's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Alexander Nikishin posts 81 against Artyom Levshunov's 88 — a gap of just 8.6%. Artyom Levshunov can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Artyom Levshunov 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. Alexander Nikishin claims the tiebreaker through Goals advantage — a 450% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.