Is Andrew Mangiapane Better Than Ben Chiarot? NHL Stats Decide
This is as close as it gets. Andrew Mangiapane and Ben Chiarot split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested LW comparisons in NHL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Andrew Mangiapane's Goals of 131 compared to Ben Chiarot's 50 represents a 162% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Ben Chiarot falls 80% below the career average of 250 in this category while Andrew Mangiapane exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Andrew Mangiapane's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Assists, where Andrew Mangiapane posts 128 against Ben Chiarot's 136 — a gap of just 6.3%. Ben Chiarot can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Assists is the statistical ammunition for the Ben Chiarot side.
Hockey's greatest players accumulate points through both goal scoring and playmaking. The balance between goals and assists often reveals a player's style — pure scorer versus pass-first playmaker.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Andrew Mangiapane claims the tiebreaker through Goals advantage — a 162% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.
Who is better, Andrew Mangiapane or Ben Chiarot?
Andrew Mangiapane holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Andrew Mangiapane's Goals of 131 versus Ben Chiarot's 50 is the most decisive factor — a 162% difference.
How do Andrew Mangiapane and Ben Chiarot compare in Goals?
Andrew Mangiapane career Goals: 131. Ben Chiarot career Goals: 50. Andrew Mangiapane leads by 162% — dramatically ahead in this key LW metric.
Who had the better overall career, Andrew Mangiapane or Ben Chiarot?
Based on career statistics, Andrew Mangiapane edges Ben Chiarot 3-3 across key categories. Andrew Mangiapane's Goals of 131 leads Ben Chiarot's 50 by 162%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
