Is Ben Hutton Better Than Mikhail Maltsev? NHL Stats Decide
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Ben Hutton holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Assists representing the most decisive gap — a 3533.3% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Ben Hutton's Assists of 109 compared to Mikhail Maltsev's 3 represents a 3533.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Mikhail Maltsev falls 98.9% below the career average of 280 in this category while Ben Hutton exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ben Hutton's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Goals, where Ben Hutton posts 30 against Mikhail Maltsev's 6 — a gap of just 400%. Mikhail Maltsev can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Goals is the statistical ammunition for the Mikhail Maltsev 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 Hutton wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 3533.3% gap in Assists alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Ben Hutton's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Ben Hutton or Mikhail Maltsev?
Ben Hutton holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Ben Hutton's Assists of 109 versus Mikhail Maltsev's 3 is the most decisive factor — a 3533.3% difference.
How do Ben Hutton and Mikhail Maltsev compare in Assists?
Ben Hutton career Assists: 109. Mikhail Maltsev career Assists: 3. Ben Hutton leads by 3533.3% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Hutton or Mikhail Maltsev?
Based on career statistics, Ben Hutton edges Mikhail Maltsev 5-1 across key categories. Ben Hutton's Assists of 109 leads Mikhail Maltsev's 3 by 3533.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
