Comparing Anthony Stolarz and Casey DeSmith Head to Head
This is as close as it gets. Anthony Stolarz and Casey DeSmith 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.
Casey DeSmith's Games Played of 222 compared to Anthony Stolarz's 172 represents a 29.1% advantage — significantly better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Casey DeSmith's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Save Percentage, where Anthony Stolarz posts 91.3% against Casey DeSmith's 91% — virtually identical figures. Casey DeSmith 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 Casey DeSmith 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. Casey DeSmith claims the tiebreaker through Games Played advantage — a 29.1% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.
Who is better, Anthony Stolarz or Casey DeSmith?
Anthony Stolarz holds the statistical edge, winning 2 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Anthony Stolarz's Games Played of 222 versus Casey DeSmith's 172 is the most decisive factor — a 29.1% difference.
How do Anthony Stolarz and Casey DeSmith compare in Games Played?
Anthony Stolarz career Games Played: 172. Casey DeSmith career Games Played: 222. Casey DeSmith leads by 29.1% — significantly ahead in this key G metric.
Who had the better overall career, Anthony Stolarz or Casey DeSmith?
Based on career statistics, Anthony Stolarz edges Casey DeSmith 2-2 across key categories. Anthony Stolarz's Games Played of 222 leads Casey DeSmith's 172 by 29.1%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
