Is Ben Hutton Better Than Drew Doughty? NHL Stats Decide
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Drew Doughty holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 450% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Drew Doughty's Goals of 165 compared to Ben Hutton's 30 represents a 450% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Ben Hutton falls 75% below the career average of 120 in this category while Drew Doughty exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Drew Doughty's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Plus/Minus, where Ben Hutton posts -61 against Drew Doughty's 73 — a gap of just 19.7%. Ben Hutton can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Plus/Minus is the statistical ammunition for the Ben Hutton 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.
Drew Doughty wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 0. The 450% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Drew Doughty's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Ben Hutton or Drew Doughty?
Drew Doughty holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Drew Doughty's Goals of 165 versus Ben Hutton's 30 is the most decisive factor — a 450% difference.
How do Ben Hutton and Drew Doughty compare in Goals?
Ben Hutton career Goals: 30. Drew Doughty career Goals: 165. Drew Doughty leads by 450% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Hutton or Drew Doughty?
Based on career statistics, Drew Doughty edges Ben Hutton 6-0 across key categories. Drew Doughty's Goals of 165 leads Ben Hutton's 30 by 450%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
