Andrei Vasilevskiy vs Igor Shesterkin: Who Wins on NHL Stats?
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Andrei Vasilevskiy vs Igor Shesterkin. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Andrei Vasilevskiy takes 3 categories while Igor Shesterkin claims 1, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the G position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Andrei Vasilevskiy's Shutouts of 42 compared to Igor Shesterkin's 22 represents a 90.9% 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 Andrei Vasilevskiy's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Save Percentage, where Andrei Vasilevskiy posts 91.6% against Igor Shesterkin's 91.7% — virtually identical figures. Igor Shesterkin can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Save Percentage is the statistical ammunition for the Igor Shesterkin 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.
The verdict favors Andrei Vasilevskiy — 3 categories to 1 — but Igor Shesterkin makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Igor Shesterkin has real statistical ammunition particularly in Save Percentage where the gap narrows to just 0.1%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Andrei Vasilevskiy or Igor Shesterkin?
Andrei Vasilevskiy holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Andrei Vasilevskiy's Shutouts of 42 versus Igor Shesterkin's 22 is the most decisive factor — a 90.9% difference.
How do Andrei Vasilevskiy and Igor Shesterkin compare in Shutouts?
Andrei Vasilevskiy career Shutouts: 42. Igor Shesterkin career Shutouts: 22. Andrei Vasilevskiy leads by 90.9% — dramatically ahead in this key G metric.
Who had the better overall career, Andrei Vasilevskiy or Igor Shesterkin?
Based on career statistics, Andrei Vasilevskiy edges Igor Shesterkin 3-1 across key categories. Andrei Vasilevskiy's Shutouts of 42 leads Igor Shesterkin's 22 by 90.9%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
