Is Anthony Stolarz Better Than Jake Oettinger? NHL Stats Decide
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Anthony Stolarz vs Jake Oettinger. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Jake Oettinger 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.
Jake Oettinger's Games Played of 312 compared to Anthony Stolarz's 172 represents a 81.4% 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 Jake Oettinger's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Save Percentage, where Anthony Stolarz posts 91.3% against Jake Oettinger's 91% — 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 Jake Oettinger — 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 0.3%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Anthony Stolarz or Jake Oettinger?
Jake Oettinger holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Jake Oettinger's Games Played of 312 versus Anthony Stolarz's 172 is the most decisive factor — a 81.4% difference.
How do Anthony Stolarz and Jake Oettinger compare in Games Played?
Anthony Stolarz career Games Played: 172. Jake Oettinger career Games Played: 312. Jake Oettinger leads by 81.4% — dramatically ahead in this key G metric.
Who had the better overall career, Anthony Stolarz or Jake Oettinger?
Based on career statistics, Jake Oettinger edges Anthony Stolarz 3-1 across key categories. Jake Oettinger's Games Played of 312 leads Anthony Stolarz's 172 by 81.4%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
