Is Damon Severson Better Than Justin Faulk? NHL Stats Decide
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Justin Faulk holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 79.5% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Justin Faulk's Goals of 149 compared to Damon Severson's 83 represents a 79.5% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Damon Severson falls 30.8% below the career average of 120 in this category while Justin Faulk exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Justin Faulk's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Penalty Minutes, where Damon Severson posts 541 against Justin Faulk's 532 — a gap of just 1.7%. Damon Severson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Penalty Minutes is the statistical ammunition for the Damon Severson 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.
Justin Faulk wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 79.5% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Justin Faulk's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Damon Severson or Justin Faulk?
Justin Faulk holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Justin Faulk's Goals of 149 versus Damon Severson's 83 is the most decisive factor — a 79.5% difference.
How do Damon Severson and Justin Faulk compare in Goals?
Damon Severson career Goals: 83. Justin Faulk career Goals: 149. Justin Faulk leads by 79.5% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Damon Severson or Justin Faulk?
Based on career statistics, Justin Faulk edges Damon Severson 5-1 across key categories. Justin Faulk's Goals of 149 leads Damon Severson's 83 by 79.5%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
