Artem Zub vs Bowen Byram: Who Wins on NHL Stats?
This is as close as it gets. Artem Zub and Bowen Byram 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.
Bowen Byram's Goals of 44 compared to Artem Zub's 24 represents a 83.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Artem Zub falls 80% below the career average of 120 in this category while Bowen Byram exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Bowen Byram's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Penalty Minutes, where Artem Zub posts 252 against Bowen Byram's 224 — a gap of just 12.5%. Bowen Byram can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Penalty Minutes is the statistical ammunition for the Bowen Byram 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. Bowen Byram claims the tiebreaker through Goals advantage — a 83.3% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.
Who is better, Artem Zub or Bowen Byram?
Artem Zub holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Artem Zub's Goals of 44 versus Bowen Byram's 24 is the most decisive factor — a 83.3% difference.
How do Artem Zub and Bowen Byram compare in Goals?
Artem Zub career Goals: 24. Bowen Byram career Goals: 44. Bowen Byram leads by 83.3% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Artem Zub or Bowen Byram?
Based on career statistics, Artem Zub edges Bowen Byram 3-3 across key categories. Artem Zub's Goals of 44 leads Bowen Byram's 24 by 83.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
