Clayton Keller or Alex DeBrincat? The NHL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Clayton Keller and Alex DeBrincat split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested RW comparisons in NHL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Alex DeBrincat's Plus/Minus of -41 compared to Clayton Keller's -59 represents a 43.9% advantage — significantly better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Alex DeBrincat's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Points, where Clayton Keller posts 621 against Alex DeBrincat's 611 — a gap of just 1.6%. Alex DeBrincat can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Points is the statistical ammunition for the Alex DeBrincat side.
Hockey's greatest players accumulate points through both goal scoring and playmaking. The balance between goals and assists often reveals a player's style — pure scorer versus pass-first playmaker.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Alex DeBrincat claims the tiebreaker through Plus/Minus advantage — a 43.9% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.
Who is better, Clayton Keller or Alex DeBrincat?
Clayton Keller holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Clayton Keller's Plus/Minus of -41 versus Alex DeBrincat's -59 is the most decisive factor — a 43.9% difference.
How do Clayton Keller and Alex DeBrincat compare in Plus/Minus?
Clayton Keller career Plus/Minus: -59. Alex DeBrincat career Plus/Minus: -41. Alex DeBrincat leads by 43.9% — significantly ahead in this key RW metric.
Who had the better overall career, Clayton Keller or Alex DeBrincat?
Based on career statistics, Clayton Keller edges Alex DeBrincat 3-3 across key categories. Clayton Keller's Plus/Minus of -41 leads Alex DeBrincat's -59 by 43.9%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
