Barrett Hayton or Zach Benson? The NHL Stat Breakdown
The career statistics tell a clear story in this C comparison. Barrett Hayton holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 91.2% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Barrett Hayton's Goals of 65 compared to Zach Benson's 34 represents a 91.2% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Zach Benson falls 86.4% below the career average of 250 in this category while Barrett Hayton exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Barrett Hayton's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Assists, where Barrett Hayton posts 90 against Zach Benson's 68 — a gap of just 32.4%. Zach Benson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Assists is the statistical ammunition for the Zach Benson 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.
Barrett Hayton wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 91.2% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Barrett Hayton's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Barrett Hayton or Zach Benson?
Barrett Hayton holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Barrett Hayton's Goals of 65 versus Zach Benson's 34 is the most decisive factor — a 91.2% difference.
How do Barrett Hayton and Zach Benson compare in Goals?
Barrett Hayton career Goals: 65. Zach Benson career Goals: 34. Barrett Hayton leads by 91.2% — dramatically ahead in this key C metric.
Who had the better overall career, Barrett Hayton or Zach Benson?
Based on career statistics, Barrett Hayton edges Zach Benson 5-1 across key categories. Barrett Hayton's Goals of 65 leads Zach Benson's 34 by 91.2%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
