David Rittich vs Scott Wedgewood Career Stats Comparison
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than David Rittich vs Scott Wedgewood. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Scott Wedgewood takes 3 categories while David Rittich 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.
Scott Wedgewood's Shutouts of 12 compared to David Rittich's 9 represents a 33.3% 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 Scott Wedgewood's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Save Percentage, where David Rittich posts 90.3% against Scott Wedgewood's 90.9% — virtually identical figures. David Rittich 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 David Rittich 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 Scott Wedgewood — 3 categories to 1 — but David Rittich makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for David Rittich has real statistical ammunition particularly in Save Percentage where the gap narrows to just 0.7%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, David Rittich or Scott Wedgewood?
Scott Wedgewood holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Scott Wedgewood's Shutouts of 12 versus David Rittich's 9 is the most decisive factor — a 33.3% difference.
How do David Rittich and Scott Wedgewood compare in Shutouts?
David Rittich career Shutouts: 9. Scott Wedgewood career Shutouts: 12. Scott Wedgewood leads by 33.3% — significantly ahead in this key G metric.
Who had the better overall career, David Rittich or Scott Wedgewood?
Based on career statistics, Scott Wedgewood edges David Rittich 3-1 across key categories. Scott Wedgewood's Shutouts of 12 leads David Rittich's 9 by 33.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
