Is Artem Zub Better Than Drew O'Connor? NHL Stats Decide
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Artem Zub holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 116.7% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Drew O'Connor's Goals of 52 compared to Artem Zub's 24 represents a 116.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Artem Zub falls 80% below the career average of 120 in this category while Drew O'Connor exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Drew O'Connor's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Points, where Artem Zub posts 115 against Drew O'Connor's 107 — a gap of just 7.5%. Drew O'Connor can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Points is the statistical ammunition for the Drew O'Connor 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.
Artem Zub wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 116.7% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Artem Zub's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Artem Zub or Drew O'Connor?
Artem Zub holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Artem Zub's Goals of 52 versus Drew O'Connor's 24 is the most decisive factor — a 116.7% difference.
How do Artem Zub and Drew O'Connor compare in Goals?
Artem Zub career Goals: 24. Drew O'Connor career Goals: 52. Drew O'Connor leads by 116.7% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Artem Zub or Drew O'Connor?
Based on career statistics, Artem Zub edges Drew O'Connor 5-1 across key categories. Artem Zub's Goals of 52 leads Drew O'Connor's 24 by 116.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
