Arber Xhekaj vs Ilya Lyubushkin: Who Wins on NHL Stats?
This is as close as it gets. Arber Xhekaj and Ilya Lyubushkin 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.
Ilya Lyubushkin's Assists of 63 compared to Arber Xhekaj's 23 represents a 173.9% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Arber Xhekaj falls 91.8% below the career average of 280 in this category while Ilya Lyubushkin exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ilya Lyubushkin's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Plus/Minus, where Arber Xhekaj posts -26 against Ilya Lyubushkin's -27 — a gap of just 3.8%. Ilya Lyubushkin can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Plus/Minus is the statistical ammunition for the Ilya Lyubushkin 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. Ilya Lyubushkin claims the tiebreaker through Assists advantage — a 173.9% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.
Who is better, Arber Xhekaj or Ilya Lyubushkin?
Arber Xhekaj holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Arber Xhekaj's Assists of 63 versus Ilya Lyubushkin's 23 is the most decisive factor — a 173.9% difference.
How do Arber Xhekaj and Ilya Lyubushkin compare in Assists?
Arber Xhekaj career Assists: 23. Ilya Lyubushkin career Assists: 63. Ilya Lyubushkin leads by 173.9% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Arber Xhekaj or Ilya Lyubushkin?
Based on career statistics, Arber Xhekaj edges Ilya Lyubushkin 3-3 across key categories. Arber Xhekaj's Assists of 63 leads Ilya Lyubushkin's 23 by 173.9%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
