Comparing Alexander Romanov and Mattias Ekholm Head to Head

The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Mattias Ekholm holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Plus/Minus representing the most decisive gap — a 729.6% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Mattias Ekholm's Plus/Minus of 224 compared to Alexander Romanov's 27 represents a 729.6% 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 Mattias Ekholm's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Alexander Romanov posts 370 against Mattias Ekholm's 968 — a gap of just 161.6%. Alexander Romanov can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Alexander Romanov 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.

Mattias Ekholm wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 0. The 729.6% gap in Plus/Minus alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Mattias Ekholm's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.