Anthony Stolarz or Frederik Andersen? The NHL Stat Breakdown
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Anthony Stolarz vs Frederik Andersen. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Frederik Andersen takes 3 categories while Anthony Stolarz 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.
Frederik Andersen's Games Played of 552 compared to Anthony Stolarz's 169 represents a 226.6% 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 Frederik Andersen's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Save Percentage, where Anthony Stolarz posts 91.4% against Frederik Andersen's 91.3% — virtually identical figures. Anthony Stolarz 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 Anthony Stolarz 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 Frederik Andersen — 3 categories to 1 — but Anthony Stolarz makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Anthony Stolarz 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, Anthony Stolarz or Frederik Andersen?
Frederik Andersen holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Frederik Andersen's Games Played of 552 versus Anthony Stolarz's 169 is the most decisive factor — a 226.6% difference.
How do Anthony Stolarz and Frederik Andersen compare in Games Played?
Anthony Stolarz career Games Played: 169. Frederik Andersen career Games Played: 552. Frederik Andersen leads by 226.6% — dramatically ahead in this key G metric.
Who had the better overall career, Anthony Stolarz or Frederik Andersen?
Based on career statistics, Frederik Andersen edges Anthony Stolarz 3-1 across key categories. Frederik Andersen's Games Played of 552 leads Anthony Stolarz's 169 by 226.6%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
