Is Artem Zub Better Than Mattias Samuelsson? 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 Penalty Minutes representing the most decisive gap — a 81.3% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Artem Zub's Penalty Minutes of 252 compared to Mattias Samuelsson's 139 represents a 81.3% 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 Artem Zub's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Plus/Minus, where Artem Zub posts 40 against Mattias Samuelsson's 43 — a gap of just 7.5%. Mattias Samuelsson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Plus/Minus is the statistical ammunition for the Mattias Samuelsson 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 81.3% gap in Penalty Minutes 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 Mattias Samuelsson?
Artem Zub holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Artem Zub's Penalty Minutes of 252 versus Mattias Samuelsson's 139 is the most decisive factor — a 81.3% difference.
How do Artem Zub and Mattias Samuelsson compare in Penalty Minutes?
Artem Zub career Penalty Minutes: 252. Mattias Samuelsson career Penalty Minutes: 139. Artem Zub leads by 81.3% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Artem Zub or Mattias Samuelsson?
Based on career statistics, Artem Zub edges Mattias Samuelsson 5-1 across key categories. Artem Zub's Penalty Minutes of 252 leads Mattias Samuelsson's 139 by 81.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
