Comparing Darcy Kuemper and Semyon Varlamov Head to Head
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Darcy Kuemper vs Semyon Varlamov. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Semyon Varlamov takes 3 categories while Darcy Kuemper 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.
Semyon Varlamov's Games Played of 621 compared to Darcy Kuemper's 490 represents a 26.7% 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 Semyon Varlamov's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Save Percentage, where Darcy Kuemper posts 91.2% against Semyon Varlamov's 91.6% — virtually identical figures. Darcy Kuemper 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 Darcy Kuemper 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 Semyon Varlamov — 3 categories to 1 — but Darcy Kuemper makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Darcy Kuemper has real statistical ammunition particularly in Save Percentage where the gap narrows to just 0.4%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Darcy Kuemper or Semyon Varlamov?
Semyon Varlamov holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Semyon Varlamov's Games Played of 621 versus Darcy Kuemper's 490 is the most decisive factor — a 26.7% difference.
How do Darcy Kuemper and Semyon Varlamov compare in Games Played?
Darcy Kuemper career Games Played: 490. Semyon Varlamov career Games Played: 621. Semyon Varlamov leads by 26.7% — significantly ahead in this key G metric.
Who had the better overall career, Darcy Kuemper or Semyon Varlamov?
Based on career statistics, Semyon Varlamov edges Darcy Kuemper 3-1 across key categories. Semyon Varlamov's Games Played of 621 leads Darcy Kuemper's 490 by 26.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
