Is Ben Chiarot Better Than Michael Kesselring? NHL Stats Decide
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 415.4% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Michael Kesselring's Plus/Minus of 13 compared to Ben Chiarot's -67 represents a 415.4% 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 Michael Kesselring's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Penalty Minutes, where Ben Chiarot posts 612 against Michael Kesselring's 215 — a gap of just 184.7%. Michael Kesselring can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Penalty Minutes is the statistical ammunition for the Michael Kesselring 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 415.4% 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 Michael Kesselring?
Ben Chiarot holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Ben Chiarot's Plus/Minus of 13 versus Michael Kesselring's -67 is the most decisive factor — a 415.4% difference.
How do Ben Chiarot and Michael Kesselring compare in Plus/Minus?
Ben Chiarot career Plus/Minus: -67. Michael Kesselring career Plus/Minus: 13. Michael Kesselring leads by 415.4% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Chiarot or Michael Kesselring?
Based on career statistics, Ben Chiarot edges Michael Kesselring 5-1 across key categories. Ben Chiarot's Plus/Minus of 13 leads Michael Kesselring's -67 by 415.4%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
