Barclay Goodrow or John Tavares? The NHL Stat Breakdown
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Barclay Goodrow vs John Tavares. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — John Tavares takes 4 categories while Barclay Goodrow claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the C position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
John Tavares's Goals of 527 compared to Barclay Goodrow's 70 represents a 652.9% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Barclay Goodrow falls 72% below the career average of 250 in this category while John Tavares exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for John Tavares's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Penalty Minutes, where Barclay Goodrow posts 664 against John Tavares's 553 — a gap of just 20.1%. Barclay Goodrow can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Penalty Minutes is the statistical ammunition for the Barclay Goodrow side.
Hockey's greatest players accumulate points through both goal scoring and playmaking. The balance between goals and assists often reveals a player's style — pure scorer versus pass-first playmaker.
The verdict favors John Tavares — 4 categories to 2 — but Barclay Goodrow makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Barclay Goodrow has real statistical ammunition particularly in Penalty Minutes where the gap narrows to just 20.1%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Barclay Goodrow or John Tavares?
John Tavares holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 6 categories in this career comparison. John Tavares's Goals of 527 versus Barclay Goodrow's 70 is the most decisive factor — a 652.9% difference.
How do Barclay Goodrow and John Tavares compare in Goals?
Barclay Goodrow career Goals: 70. John Tavares career Goals: 527. John Tavares leads by 652.9% — dramatically ahead in this key C metric.
Who had the better overall career, Barclay Goodrow or John Tavares?
Based on career statistics, John Tavares edges Barclay Goodrow 4-2 across key categories. John Tavares's Goals of 527 leads Barclay Goodrow's 70 by 652.9%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
