Is Alexander Petrovic Better Than Matthew Schaefer? NHL Stats Decide
This is as close as it gets. Alexander Petrovic and Matthew Schaefer 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 Petrovic's Penalty Minutes of 411 compared to Matthew Schaefer's 42 represents a 878.6% 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 Points, where Alexander Petrovic posts 60 against Matthew Schaefer's 67 — a gap of just 11.7%. Matthew Schaefer can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Points is the statistical ammunition for the Matthew Schaefer 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 Petrovic claims the tiebreaker through Penalty Minutes advantage — a 878.6% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.
Who is better, Alexander Petrovic or Matthew Schaefer?
Alexander Petrovic holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Alexander Petrovic's Penalty Minutes of 411 versus Matthew Schaefer's 42 is the most decisive factor — a 878.6% difference.
How do Alexander Petrovic and Matthew Schaefer compare in Penalty Minutes?
Alexander Petrovic career Penalty Minutes: 411. Matthew Schaefer career Penalty Minutes: 42. Alexander Petrovic leads by 878.6% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Alexander Petrovic or Matthew Schaefer?
Based on career statistics, Alexander Petrovic edges Matthew Schaefer 3-3 across key categories. Alexander Petrovic's Penalty Minutes of 411 leads Matthew Schaefer's 42 by 878.6%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
