Ben Chiarot or Matthew Kessel? The NHL Stat Breakdown
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Ben Chiarot holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Plus/Minus representing the most decisive gap — a 3500% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Matthew Kessel's Plus/Minus of 2 compared to Ben Chiarot's -72 represents a 3500% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Matthew Kessel's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Ben Chiarot posts 824 against Matthew Kessel's 110 — a gap of just 649.1%. Matthew Kessel can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Matthew Kessel 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 3500% gap in Plus/Minus 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 Matthew Kessel?
Ben Chiarot holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Ben Chiarot's Plus/Minus of 2 versus Matthew Kessel's -72 is the most decisive factor — a 3500% difference.
How do Ben Chiarot and Matthew Kessel compare in Plus/Minus?
Ben Chiarot career Plus/Minus: -72. Matthew Kessel career Plus/Minus: 2. Matthew Kessel leads by 3500% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Chiarot or Matthew Kessel?
Based on career statistics, Ben Chiarot edges Matthew Kessel 5-1 across key categories. Ben Chiarot's Plus/Minus of 2 leads Matthew Kessel's -72 by 3500%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
