Artyom Levshunov or John Carlson? The NHL Stat Breakdown
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. John Carlson holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 5666.7% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
John Carlson's Goals of 173 compared to Artyom Levshunov's 3 represents a 5666.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Artyom Levshunov falls 97.5% below the career average of 120 in this category while John Carlson exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for John Carlson's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Plus/Minus, where Artyom Levshunov posts -57 against John Carlson's 112 — a gap of just 96.5%. Artyom Levshunov can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Plus/Minus 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.
John Carlson wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 0. The 5666.7% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms John Carlson's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Artyom Levshunov or John Carlson?
John Carlson holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 6 categories in this career comparison. John Carlson's Goals of 173 versus Artyom Levshunov's 3 is the most decisive factor — a 5666.7% difference.
How do Artyom Levshunov and John Carlson compare in Goals?
Artyom Levshunov career Goals: 3. John Carlson career Goals: 173. John Carlson leads by 5666.7% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Artyom Levshunov or John Carlson?
Based on career statistics, John Carlson edges Artyom Levshunov 6-0 across key categories. John Carlson's Goals of 173 leads Artyom Levshunov's 3 by 5666.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.





