Brady Skjei or Drew Doughty? The NHL Stat Breakdown
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Drew Doughty holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Plus/Minus representing the most decisive gap — a 563.6% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Drew Doughty's Plus/Minus of 73 compared to Brady Skjei's -11 represents a 563.6% 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 Drew Doughty's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Brady Skjei posts 777 against Drew Doughty's 1282 — a gap of just 65%. Brady Skjei can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Brady Skjei 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 563.6% gap in Plus/Minus 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, Brady Skjei or Drew Doughty?
Drew Doughty holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Drew Doughty's Plus/Minus of 73 versus Brady Skjei's -11 is the most decisive factor — a 563.6% difference.
How do Brady Skjei and Drew Doughty compare in Plus/Minus?
Brady Skjei career Plus/Minus: -11. Drew Doughty career Plus/Minus: 73. Drew Doughty leads by 563.6% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Brady Skjei or Drew Doughty?
Based on career statistics, Drew Doughty edges Brady Skjei 6-0 across key categories. Drew Doughty's Plus/Minus of 73 leads Brady Skjei's -11 by 563.6%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
