Is Ben Chiarot Better Than Scott Mayfield? 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 272.2% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Scott Mayfield's Plus/Minus of 18 compared to Ben Chiarot's -67 represents a 272.2% 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 Scott Mayfield's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Penalty Minutes, where Ben Chiarot posts 612 against Scott Mayfield's 542 — a gap of just 12.9%. Scott Mayfield 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 Scott Mayfield 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 272.2% 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 Scott Mayfield?
Ben Chiarot holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Ben Chiarot's Plus/Minus of 18 versus Scott Mayfield's -67 is the most decisive factor — a 272.2% difference.
How do Ben Chiarot and Scott Mayfield compare in Plus/Minus?
Ben Chiarot career Plus/Minus: -67. Scott Mayfield career Plus/Minus: 18. Scott Mayfield leads by 272.2% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Chiarot or Scott Mayfield?
Based on career statistics, Ben Chiarot edges Scott Mayfield 5-1 across key categories. Ben Chiarot's Plus/Minus of 18 leads Scott Mayfield's -67 by 272.2%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.





