Comparing Ben Chiarot and Joel Edmundson Head to Head
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Ben Chiarot holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 31.6% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Ben Chiarot's Goals of 50 compared to Joel Edmundson's 38 represents a 31.6% advantage — significantly better than their counterpart in this critical category. Joel Edmundson falls 68.3% below the career average of 120 in this category while Ben Chiarot exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ben Chiarot's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Plus/Minus, where Ben Chiarot posts -72 against Joel Edmundson's 64 — a gap of just 12.5%. Joel Edmundson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Plus/Minus is the statistical ammunition for the Joel Edmundson 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.
Ben Chiarot wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 31.6% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Ben Chiarot's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Ben Chiarot or Joel Edmundson?
Ben Chiarot holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Ben Chiarot's Goals of 50 versus Joel Edmundson's 38 is the most decisive factor — a 31.6% difference.
How do Ben Chiarot and Joel Edmundson compare in Goals?
Ben Chiarot career Goals: 50. Joel Edmundson career Goals: 38. Ben Chiarot leads by 31.6% — significantly ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Chiarot or Joel Edmundson?
Based on career statistics, Ben Chiarot edges Joel Edmundson 5-1 across key categories. Ben Chiarot's Goals of 50 leads Joel Edmundson's 38 by 31.6%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
