Connor Hellebuyck or Linus Ullmark? The NHL Stat Breakdown
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Connor Hellebuyck vs Linus Ullmark. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Connor Hellebuyck takes 3 categories while Linus Ullmark claims 1, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the G position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Connor Hellebuyck's Shutouts of 45 compared to Linus Ullmark's 15 represents a 200% 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 Connor Hellebuyck's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Save Percentage, where Connor Hellebuyck posts 91.6% against Linus Ullmark's 91.4% — virtually identical figures. Linus Ullmark can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Save Percentage is the statistical ammunition for the Linus Ullmark 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.
The verdict favors Connor Hellebuyck — 3 categories to 1 — but Linus Ullmark makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Linus Ullmark has real statistical ammunition particularly in Save Percentage where the gap narrows to just 0.2%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Connor Hellebuyck or Linus Ullmark?
Connor Hellebuyck holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Connor Hellebuyck's Shutouts of 45 versus Linus Ullmark's 15 is the most decisive factor — a 200% difference.
How do Connor Hellebuyck and Linus Ullmark compare in Shutouts?
Connor Hellebuyck career Shutouts: 45. Linus Ullmark career Shutouts: 15. Connor Hellebuyck leads by 200% — dramatically ahead in this key G metric.
Who had the better overall career, Connor Hellebuyck or Linus Ullmark?
Based on career statistics, Connor Hellebuyck edges Linus Ullmark 3-1 across key categories. Connor Hellebuyck's Shutouts of 45 leads Linus Ullmark's 15 by 200%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
