Alexander Petrovic vs Ben Hutton Career Stats Comparison
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Alexander Petrovic vs Ben Hutton. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ben Hutton takes 4 categories while Alexander Petrovic claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the D position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Alexander Petrovic's Plus/Minus of -11 compared to Ben Hutton's -61 represents a 454.5% 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 Alexander Petrovic's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Alexander Petrovic posts 323 against Ben Hutton's 575 — a gap of just 78%. Alexander Petrovic can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Alexander Petrovic 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.
The verdict favors Ben Hutton — 4 categories to 2 — but Alexander Petrovic makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Alexander Petrovic has real statistical ammunition particularly in Games Played where the gap narrows to just 78%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Alexander Petrovic or Ben Hutton?
Ben Hutton holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Ben Hutton's Plus/Minus of -11 versus Alexander Petrovic's -61 is the most decisive factor — a 454.5% difference.
How do Alexander Petrovic and Ben Hutton compare in Plus/Minus?
Alexander Petrovic career Plus/Minus: -11. Ben Hutton career Plus/Minus: -61. Alexander Petrovic leads by 454.5% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Alexander Petrovic or Ben Hutton?
Based on career statistics, Ben Hutton edges Alexander Petrovic 4-2 across key categories. Ben Hutton's Plus/Minus of -11 leads Alexander Petrovic's -61 by 454.5%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
