Is Casey DeSmith Better Than Frederik Andersen? NHL Stats Decide
The career statistics tell a clear story in this G comparison. Frederik Andersen holds the advantage in 4 of 4 key categories, with Games Played representing the most decisive gap — a 148.6% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Frederik Andersen's Games Played of 552 compared to Casey DeSmith's 222 represents a 148.6% 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 Frederik Andersen's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Save Percentage, where Casey DeSmith posts 91% against Frederik Andersen's 91.3% — virtually identical figures. Casey DeSmith can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Save Percentage is the statistical ammunition for the Casey DeSmith side.
Goaltending is evaluated through save percentage and goals against average — complementary metrics that together capture both consistency and quality of saves made under pressure.
Frederik Andersen wins this head to head comparison decisively — 4 categories to 0. The 148.6% gap in Games Played alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Frederik Andersen's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Casey DeSmith or Frederik Andersen?
Frederik Andersen holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Frederik Andersen's Games Played of 552 versus Casey DeSmith's 222 is the most decisive factor — a 148.6% difference.
How do Casey DeSmith and Frederik Andersen compare in Games Played?
Casey DeSmith career Games Played: 222. Frederik Andersen career Games Played: 552. Frederik Andersen leads by 148.6% — dramatically ahead in this key G metric.
Who had the better overall career, Casey DeSmith or Frederik Andersen?
Based on career statistics, Frederik Andersen edges Casey DeSmith 4-0 across key categories. Frederik Andersen's Games Played of 552 leads Casey DeSmith's 222 by 148.6%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
