Arber Xhekaj vs Charle-Edouard D'Astous: Who Wins on NHL Stats?

This is as close as it gets. Arber Xhekaj and Charle-Edouard D'Astous split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested D comparisons in NHL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.

Charle-Edouard D'Astous's Plus/Minus of -5 compared to Arber Xhekaj's -24 represents a 380% 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 Charle-Edouard D'Astous's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Points, where Arber Xhekaj posts 36 against Charle-Edouard D'Astous's 40 — a gap of just 11.1%. Charle-Edouard D'Astous can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Points is the statistical ammunition for the Charle-Edouard D'Astous side.

Defensive play in the NHL is measured through a combination of offensive contribution and plus/minus rating. Elite defensemen contribute points while anchoring their team's defensive structure — a balance that defines the position's greatest players.

With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Charle-Edouard D'Astous claims the tiebreaker through Plus/Minus advantage — a 380% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.