Artem Zub or Victor Hedman? The NHL Stat Breakdown
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Victor Hedman holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 616.7% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Victor Hedman's Goals of 172 compared to Artem Zub's 24 represents a 616.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Artem Zub falls 80% below the career average of 120 in this category while Victor Hedman exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Victor Hedman's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Artem Zub posts 387 against Victor Hedman's 1165 — a gap of just 201%. Artem Zub can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played 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.
Victor Hedman wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 0. The 616.7% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Victor Hedman's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Artem Zub or Victor Hedman?
Victor Hedman holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Victor Hedman's Goals of 172 versus Artem Zub's 24 is the most decisive factor — a 616.7% difference.
How do Artem Zub and Victor Hedman compare in Goals?
Artem Zub career Goals: 24. Victor Hedman career Goals: 172. Victor Hedman leads by 616.7% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Artem Zub or Victor Hedman?
Based on career statistics, Victor Hedman edges Artem Zub 6-0 across key categories. Victor Hedman's Goals of 172 leads Artem Zub's 24 by 616.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.





