Is Ben Chiarot Better Than John Klingberg? NHL Stats Decide
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Ben Chiarot vs John Klingberg. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — John Klingberg takes 4 categories while Ben Chiarot 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.
John Klingberg's Assists of 351 compared to Ben Chiarot's 135 represents a 160% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Ben Chiarot falls 51.8% below the career average of 280 in this category while John Klingberg exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for John Klingberg's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Ben Chiarot posts 805 against John Klingberg's 700 — a gap of just 15%. Ben Chiarot 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 Ben Chiarot 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 John Klingberg — 4 categories to 2 — but Ben Chiarot makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Ben Chiarot has real statistical ammunition particularly in Games Played where the gap narrows to just 15%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Ben Chiarot or John Klingberg?
John Klingberg holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 6 categories in this career comparison. John Klingberg's Assists of 351 versus Ben Chiarot's 135 is the most decisive factor — a 160% difference.
How do Ben Chiarot and John Klingberg compare in Assists?
Ben Chiarot career Assists: 135. John Klingberg career Assists: 351. John Klingberg leads by 160% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Chiarot or John Klingberg?
Based on career statistics, John Klingberg edges Ben Chiarot 4-2 across key categories. John Klingberg's Assists of 351 leads Ben Chiarot's 135 by 160%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
