Is Damon Severson Better Than Morgan Rielly? NHL Stats Decide

The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Morgan Rielly holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Plus/Minus representing the most decisive gap — a 146.3% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Morgan Rielly's Plus/Minus of -41 compared to Damon Severson's -101 represents a 146.3% 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 Morgan Rielly's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Damon Severson posts 869 against Morgan Rielly's 969 — a gap of just 11.5%. Damon Severson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played 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.

Morgan Rielly wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 146.3% gap in Plus/Minus alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Morgan Rielly's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.