Is Alexandre Carrier Better Than Barclay Goodrow? NHL Stats Decide
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Barclay Goodrow holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 233.3% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Barclay Goodrow's Goals of 70 compared to Alexandre Carrier's 21 represents a 233.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Alexandre Carrier falls 82.5% below the career average of 120 in this category while Barclay Goodrow exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Barclay Goodrow's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Plus/Minus, where Alexandre Carrier posts 32 against Barclay Goodrow's -39 — a gap of just 21.9%. Alexandre Carrier can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Plus/Minus is the statistical ammunition for the Alexandre Carrier 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.
Barclay Goodrow wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 233.3% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Barclay Goodrow's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Alexandre Carrier or Barclay Goodrow?
Barclay Goodrow holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Barclay Goodrow's Goals of 70 versus Alexandre Carrier's 21 is the most decisive factor — a 233.3% difference.
How do Alexandre Carrier and Barclay Goodrow compare in Goals?
Alexandre Carrier career Goals: 21. Barclay Goodrow career Goals: 70. Barclay Goodrow leads by 233.3% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Alexandre Carrier or Barclay Goodrow?
Based on career statistics, Barclay Goodrow edges Alexandre Carrier 5-1 across key categories. Barclay Goodrow's Goals of 70 leads Alexandre Carrier's 21 by 233.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.





