Is Andrew Peeke Better Than Ilya Lyubushkin? NHL Stats Decide
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Andrew Peeke vs Ilya Lyubushkin. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ilya Lyubushkin takes 4 categories while Andrew Peeke claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the D position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Ilya Lyubushkin's Plus/Minus of -27 compared to Andrew Peeke's -83 represents a 207.4% 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 Ilya Lyubushkin's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Assists, where Andrew Peeke posts 61 against Ilya Lyubushkin's 63 — a gap of just 3.3%. Andrew Peeke can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Assists is the statistical ammunition for the Andrew Peeke 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.
The verdict favors Ilya Lyubushkin — 4 categories to 2 — but Andrew Peeke makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Andrew Peeke has real statistical ammunition particularly in Assists where the gap narrows to just 3.3%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Andrew Peeke or Ilya Lyubushkin?
Ilya Lyubushkin holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Ilya Lyubushkin's Plus/Minus of -27 versus Andrew Peeke's -83 is the most decisive factor — a 207.4% difference.
How do Andrew Peeke and Ilya Lyubushkin compare in Plus/Minus?
Andrew Peeke career Plus/Minus: -83. Ilya Lyubushkin career Plus/Minus: -27. Ilya Lyubushkin leads by 207.4% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Andrew Peeke or Ilya Lyubushkin?
Based on career statistics, Ilya Lyubushkin edges Andrew Peeke 4-2 across key categories. Ilya Lyubushkin's Plus/Minus of -27 leads Andrew Peeke's -83 by 207.4%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
