Darcy Kuemper or Anthony Stolarz? The NHL Stat Breakdown
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Darcy Kuemper vs Anthony Stolarz. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Darcy Kuemper takes 3 categories while Anthony Stolarz 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.
Darcy Kuemper's Shutouts of 39 compared to Anthony Stolarz's 12 represents a 225% 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 Darcy Kuemper's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Save Percentage, where Darcy Kuemper posts 91.2% against Anthony Stolarz's 91.4% — virtually identical figures. Anthony Stolarz 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 Anthony Stolarz 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 Darcy Kuemper — 3 categories to 1 — but Anthony Stolarz makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Anthony Stolarz 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, Darcy Kuemper or Anthony Stolarz?
Darcy Kuemper holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Darcy Kuemper's Shutouts of 39 versus Anthony Stolarz's 12 is the most decisive factor — a 225% difference.
How do Darcy Kuemper and Anthony Stolarz compare in Shutouts?
Darcy Kuemper career Shutouts: 39. Anthony Stolarz career Shutouts: 12. Darcy Kuemper leads by 225% — dramatically ahead in this key G metric.
Who had the better overall career, Darcy Kuemper or Anthony Stolarz?
Based on career statistics, Darcy Kuemper edges Anthony Stolarz 3-1 across key categories. Darcy Kuemper's Shutouts of 39 leads Anthony Stolarz's 12 by 225%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
