Is Artyom Levshunov Better Than Ivan Demidov? NHL Stats Decide

Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Artyom Levshunov vs Ivan Demidov. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ivan Demidov takes 4 categories while Artyom Levshunov claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the D position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

Ivan Demidov's Plus/Minus of 4 compared to Artyom Levshunov's -57 represents a 1325% 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 Ivan Demidov's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Artyom Levshunov posts 95 against Ivan Demidov's 86 — a gap of just 10.5%. Artyom Levshunov can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Artyom Levshunov 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.

The verdict favors Ivan Demidov — 4 categories to 2 — but Artyom Levshunov makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Artyom Levshunov has real statistical ammunition particularly in Games Played where the gap narrows to just 10.5%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.