Dmitry Orlov vs Seth Jones: Who Wins on NHL Stats?

This is as close as it gets. Dmitry Orlov and Seth Jones split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested D comparisons in NHL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.

Dmitry Orlov's Plus/Minus of 105 compared to Seth Jones's -143 represents a 36.2% 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 Dmitry Orlov's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Dmitry Orlov posts 950 against Seth Jones's 914 — a gap of just 3.9%. Seth Jones can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Seth Jones 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.

With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Dmitry Orlov claims the tiebreaker through Plus/Minus advantage — a 36.2% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.