Anthony Duclair vs Marcus Johansson: Who Wins on NHL Stats?

Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Anthony Duclair vs Marcus Johansson. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Marcus Johansson takes 4 categories while Anthony Duclair claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the LW position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

Anthony Duclair's Plus/Minus of 24 compared to Marcus Johansson's -54 represents a 125% 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 Anthony Duclair's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Goals, where Anthony Duclair posts 165 against Marcus Johansson's 200 — a gap of just 21.2%. Anthony Duclair can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Goals is the statistical ammunition for the Anthony Duclair 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.

The verdict favors Marcus Johansson — 4 categories to 2 — but Anthony Duclair makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Anthony Duclair has real statistical ammunition particularly in Goals where the gap narrows to just 21.2%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.