Is Artem Zub Better Than Oliver Ekman-Larsson? NHL Stats Decide
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Oliver Ekman-Larsson holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 550% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson's Goals of 156 compared to Artem Zub's 24 represents a 550% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Artem Zub falls 80% below the career average of 120 in this category while Oliver Ekman-Larsson exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Oliver Ekman-Larsson's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Plus/Minus, where Artem Zub posts 40 against Oliver Ekman-Larsson's -112 — a gap of just 180%. Artem Zub 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 Artem Zub 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.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 550% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Oliver Ekman-Larsson's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Artem Zub or Oliver Ekman-Larsson?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Oliver Ekman-Larsson's Goals of 156 versus Artem Zub's 24 is the most decisive factor — a 550% difference.
How do Artem Zub and Oliver Ekman-Larsson compare in Goals?
Artem Zub career Goals: 24. Oliver Ekman-Larsson career Goals: 156. Oliver Ekman-Larsson leads by 550% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Artem Zub or Oliver Ekman-Larsson?
Based on career statistics, Oliver Ekman-Larsson edges Artem Zub 5-1 across key categories. Oliver Ekman-Larsson's Goals of 156 leads Artem Zub's 24 by 550%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
