Andrei Vasilevskiy or Connor Hellebuyck? The NHL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Andrei Vasilevskiy and Connor Hellebuyck split the statistical categories evenly — 2 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested G comparisons in NHL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Connor Hellebuyck's Shutouts of 45 compared to Andrei Vasilevskiy's 42 represents a 7.1% advantage — slightly better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Connor Hellebuyck's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Save Percentage, where Andrei Vasilevskiy posts 91.7% against Connor Hellebuyck's 91.6% — virtually identical figures. Connor Hellebuyck can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 2-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Save Percentage is the statistical ammunition for the Connor Hellebuyck side.
Goaltending is evaluated through save percentage and goals against average — complementary metrics that together capture both consistency and quality of saves made under pressure.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Connor Hellebuyck claims the tiebreaker through Shutouts advantage — a 7.1% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.
Who is better, Andrei Vasilevskiy or Connor Hellebuyck?
Andrei Vasilevskiy holds the statistical edge, winning 2 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Andrei Vasilevskiy's Shutouts of 45 versus Connor Hellebuyck's 42 is the most decisive factor — a 7.1% difference.
How do Andrei Vasilevskiy and Connor Hellebuyck compare in Shutouts?
Andrei Vasilevskiy career Shutouts: 42. Connor Hellebuyck career Shutouts: 45. Connor Hellebuyck leads by 7.1% — slightly ahead in this key G metric.
Who had the better overall career, Andrei Vasilevskiy or Connor Hellebuyck?
Based on career statistics, Andrei Vasilevskiy edges Connor Hellebuyck 2-2 across key categories. Andrei Vasilevskiy's Shutouts of 45 leads Connor Hellebuyck's 42 by 7.1%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
