Is Bowen Byram 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 Assists representing the most decisive gap — a 405.5% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Drew Doughty's Assists of 551 compared to Bowen Byram's 109 represents a 405.5% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Bowen Byram falls 61.1% below the career average of 280 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 Bowen Byram posts 34 against Drew Doughty's 81 — a gap of just 138.2%. Bowen Byram 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 Bowen Byram 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 405.5% gap in Assists 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, Bowen Byram or Drew Doughty?
Drew Doughty holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Drew Doughty's Assists of 551 versus Bowen Byram's 109 is the most decisive factor — a 405.5% difference.
How do Bowen Byram and Drew Doughty compare in Assists?
Bowen Byram career Assists: 109. Drew Doughty career Assists: 551. Drew Doughty leads by 405.5% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Bowen Byram or Drew Doughty?
Based on career statistics, Drew Doughty edges Bowen Byram 6-0 across key categories. Drew Doughty's Assists of 551 leads Bowen Byram's 109 by 405.5%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
