Arber Xhekaj or Dakota Joshua? The NHL Stat Breakdown
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Dakota Joshua holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 400% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Dakota Joshua's Goals of 50 compared to Arber Xhekaj's 10 represents a 400% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Arber Xhekaj falls 91.7% below the career average of 120 in this category while Dakota Joshua exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Dakota Joshua's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Arber Xhekaj posts 239 against Dakota Joshua's 296 — a gap of just 23.8%. Arber Xhekaj can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Arber Xhekaj 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.
Dakota Joshua wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 400% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Dakota Joshua's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Arber Xhekaj or Dakota Joshua?
Dakota Joshua holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Dakota Joshua's Goals of 50 versus Arber Xhekaj's 10 is the most decisive factor — a 400% difference.
How do Arber Xhekaj and Dakota Joshua compare in Goals?
Arber Xhekaj career Goals: 10. Dakota Joshua career Goals: 50. Dakota Joshua leads by 400% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Arber Xhekaj or Dakota Joshua?
Based on career statistics, Dakota Joshua edges Arber Xhekaj 5-1 across key categories. Dakota Joshua's Goals of 50 leads Arber Xhekaj's 10 by 400%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.





