Artyom Levshunov vs Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson: Who Wins on NHL Stats?

Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Artyom Levshunov vs Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Artyom Levshunov takes 4 categories while Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson 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.

Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson's Plus/Minus of 1 compared to Artyom Levshunov's -55 represents a 5400% 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 Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Goals, where Artyom Levshunov posts 2 against Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson's 3 — a gap of just 50%. Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Goals is the statistical ammunition for the Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson 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 Artyom Levshunov — 4 categories to 2 — but Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson has real statistical ammunition particularly in Goals where the gap narrows to just 50%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.