Alexander Romanov or Brock Faber? The NHL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Alexander Romanov and Brock Faber 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.
Brock Faber's Goals of 33 compared to Alexander Romanov's 17 represents a 94.1% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Alexander Romanov falls 85.8% below the career average of 120 in this category while Brock Faber exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Brock Faber's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Assists, where Alexander Romanov posts 67 against Brock Faber's 94 — a gap of just 40.3%. Brock Faber can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Assists is the statistical ammunition for the Brock Faber 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. Brock Faber claims the tiebreaker through Goals advantage — a 94.1% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.
Who is better, Alexander Romanov or Brock Faber?
Alexander Romanov holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Alexander Romanov's Goals of 33 versus Brock Faber's 17 is the most decisive factor — a 94.1% difference.
How do Alexander Romanov and Brock Faber compare in Goals?
Alexander Romanov career Goals: 17. Brock Faber career Goals: 33. Brock Faber leads by 94.1% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Alexander Romanov or Brock Faber?
Based on career statistics, Alexander Romanov edges Brock Faber 3-3 across key categories. Alexander Romanov's Goals of 33 leads Brock Faber's 17 by 94.1%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.




