Ben Chiarot or Mattias Ekholm? The NHL Stat Breakdown
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Mattias Ekholm holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Plus/Minus representing the most decisive gap — a 250.7% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Mattias Ekholm's Plus/Minus of 235 compared to Ben Chiarot's -67 represents a 250.7% 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 Mattias Ekholm's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Ben Chiarot posts 814 against Mattias Ekholm's 975 — a gap of just 19.8%. Ben Chiarot 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 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.
Mattias Ekholm wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 250.7% gap in Plus/Minus alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Mattias Ekholm's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Ben Chiarot or Mattias Ekholm?
Mattias Ekholm holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Mattias Ekholm's Plus/Minus of 235 versus Ben Chiarot's -67 is the most decisive factor — a 250.7% difference.
How do Ben Chiarot and Mattias Ekholm compare in Plus/Minus?
Ben Chiarot career Plus/Minus: -67. Mattias Ekholm career Plus/Minus: 235. Mattias Ekholm leads by 250.7% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Chiarot or Mattias Ekholm?
Based on career statistics, Mattias Ekholm edges Ben Chiarot 5-1 across key categories. Mattias Ekholm's Plus/Minus of 235 leads Ben Chiarot's -67 by 250.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
