Brandon Carlo or Zach Benson? The NHL Stat Breakdown

The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Brandon Carlo holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Plus/Minus representing the most decisive gap — a 552.4% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Brandon Carlo's Plus/Minus of 137 compared to Zach Benson's 21 represents a 552.4% 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 Brandon Carlo's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Points, where Brandon Carlo posts 119 against Zach Benson's 102 — a gap of just 16.7%. Zach Benson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Points is the statistical ammunition for the Zach Benson 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.

Brandon Carlo wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 552.4% gap in Plus/Minus alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Brandon Carlo's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.