Is Anthony Stolarz Better Than Scott Wedgewood? NHL Stats Decide
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Anthony Stolarz vs Scott Wedgewood. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Anthony Stolarz takes 2 categories while Scott Wedgewood 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.
Scott Wedgewood's Games Played of 202 compared to Anthony Stolarz's 172 represents a 17.4% advantage — notably better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Scott Wedgewood's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Goals Against Avg, where Anthony Stolarz posts 2.67 against Scott Wedgewood's 2.68 — virtually identical figures. Scott Wedgewood can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 2-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Goals Against Avg is the statistical ammunition for the Scott Wedgewood 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 Anthony Stolarz — 2 categories to 1 — but Scott Wedgewood makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Scott Wedgewood has real statistical ammunition particularly in Goals Against Avg where the gap narrows to just 0.4%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Anthony Stolarz or Scott Wedgewood?
Anthony Stolarz holds the statistical edge, winning 2 of 3 categories in this career comparison. Anthony Stolarz's Games Played of 202 versus Scott Wedgewood's 172 is the most decisive factor — a 17.4% difference.
How do Anthony Stolarz and Scott Wedgewood compare in Games Played?
Anthony Stolarz career Games Played: 172. Scott Wedgewood career Games Played: 202. Scott Wedgewood leads by 17.4% — notably ahead in this key G metric.
Who had the better overall career, Anthony Stolarz or Scott Wedgewood?
Based on career statistics, Anthony Stolarz edges Scott Wedgewood 2-1 across key categories. Anthony Stolarz's Games Played of 202 leads Scott Wedgewood's 172 by 17.4%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
