Alexander Romanov or Ilya Lyubushkin? The NHL Stat Breakdown
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Alexander Romanov vs Ilya Lyubushkin. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Alexander Romanov takes 4 categories while Ilya Lyubushkin 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 Romanov's Goals of 17 compared to Ilya Lyubushkin's 7 represents a 142.9% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Ilya Lyubushkin falls 94.2% below the career average of 120 in this category while Alexander Romanov exceeds it. 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 Plus/Minus, where Alexander Romanov posts 28 against Ilya Lyubushkin's -27 — a gap of just 3.7%. Ilya Lyubushkin can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Plus/Minus is the statistical ammunition for the Ilya Lyubushkin 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 Alexander Romanov — 4 categories to 2 — but Ilya Lyubushkin makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Ilya Lyubushkin has real statistical ammunition particularly in Plus/Minus where the gap narrows to just 3.7%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Alexander Romanov or Ilya Lyubushkin?
Alexander Romanov holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Alexander Romanov's Goals of 17 versus Ilya Lyubushkin's 7 is the most decisive factor — a 142.9% difference.
How do Alexander Romanov and Ilya Lyubushkin compare in Goals?
Alexander Romanov career Goals: 17. Ilya Lyubushkin career Goals: 7. Alexander Romanov leads by 142.9% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Alexander Romanov or Ilya Lyubushkin?
Based on career statistics, Alexander Romanov edges Ilya Lyubushkin 4-2 across key categories. Alexander Romanov's Goals of 17 leads Ilya Lyubushkin's 7 by 142.9%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
