Alexander Petrovic or Joel Edmundson? The NHL Stat Breakdown
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Joel Edmundson holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Plus/Minus representing the most decisive gap — a 481.8% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Joel Edmundson's Plus/Minus of 64 compared to Alexander Petrovic's -11 represents a 481.8% 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 Joel Edmundson's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Penalty Minutes, where Alexander Petrovic posts 411 against Joel Edmundson's 517 — a gap of just 25.8%. Alexander Petrovic can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Penalty Minutes 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.
Joel Edmundson wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 0. The 481.8% gap in Plus/Minus alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Joel Edmundson's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Alexander Petrovic or Joel Edmundson?
Joel Edmundson holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Joel Edmundson's Plus/Minus of 64 versus Alexander Petrovic's -11 is the most decisive factor — a 481.8% difference.
How do Alexander Petrovic and Joel Edmundson compare in Plus/Minus?
Alexander Petrovic career Plus/Minus: -11. Joel Edmundson career Plus/Minus: 64. Joel Edmundson leads by 481.8% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Alexander Petrovic or Joel Edmundson?
Based on career statistics, Joel Edmundson edges Alexander Petrovic 6-0 across key categories. Joel Edmundson's Plus/Minus of 64 leads Alexander Petrovic's -11 by 481.8%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
