Is Artyom Levshunov Better Than Mikhail Maltsev? NHL Stats Decide
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Artyom Levshunov vs Mikhail Maltsev. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Artyom Levshunov takes 4 categories while Mikhail Maltsev 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.
Artyom Levshunov's Assists of 28 compared to Mikhail Maltsev's 3 represents a 833.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Mikhail Maltsev falls 98.9% below the career average of 280 in this category while Artyom Levshunov exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Artyom Levshunov's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Artyom Levshunov posts 88 against Mikhail Maltsev's 56 — a gap of just 57.1%. Mikhail Maltsev 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 Mikhail Maltsev 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 Mikhail Maltsev makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Mikhail Maltsev has real statistical ammunition particularly in Games Played where the gap narrows to just 57.1%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Artyom Levshunov or Mikhail Maltsev?
Artyom Levshunov holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Artyom Levshunov's Assists of 28 versus Mikhail Maltsev's 3 is the most decisive factor — a 833.3% difference.
How do Artyom Levshunov and Mikhail Maltsev compare in Assists?
Artyom Levshunov career Assists: 28. Mikhail Maltsev career Assists: 3. Artyom Levshunov leads by 833.3% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Artyom Levshunov or Mikhail Maltsev?
Based on career statistics, Artyom Levshunov edges Mikhail Maltsev 4-2 across key categories. Artyom Levshunov's Assists of 28 leads Mikhail Maltsev's 3 by 833.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
