Alexander Romanov vs Brandon Duhaime: Who Wins on NHL Stats?

This is as close as it gets. Alexander Romanov and Brandon Duhaime 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 Romanov's Plus/Minus of 28 compared to Brandon Duhaime's -1 represents a 2700% 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 Romanov's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Alexander Romanov posts 372 against Brandon Duhaime's 386 — a gap of just 3.8%. Brandon Duhaime 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 Brandon Duhaime 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 Romanov claims the tiebreaker through Plus/Minus advantage — a 2700% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.