Drew Doughty or Erik Gudbranson? The NHL Stat Breakdown
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Drew Doughty holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Assists representing the most decisive gap — a 419.8% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Drew Doughty's Assists of 551 compared to Erik Gudbranson's 106 represents a 419.8% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Erik Gudbranson falls 62.1% below the career average of 280 in this category while Drew Doughty exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Drew Doughty's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Penalty Minutes, where Drew Doughty posts 843 against Erik Gudbranson's 871 — a gap of just 3.3%. Erik Gudbranson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Penalty Minutes is the statistical ammunition for the Erik Gudbranson 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.
Drew Doughty wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 419.8% gap in Assists alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Drew Doughty's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Drew Doughty or Erik Gudbranson?
Drew Doughty holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Drew Doughty's Assists of 551 versus Erik Gudbranson's 106 is the most decisive factor — a 419.8% difference.
How do Drew Doughty and Erik Gudbranson compare in Assists?
Drew Doughty career Assists: 551. Erik Gudbranson career Assists: 106. Drew Doughty leads by 419.8% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Drew Doughty or Erik Gudbranson?
Based on career statistics, Drew Doughty edges Erik Gudbranson 5-1 across key categories. Drew Doughty's Assists of 551 leads Erik Gudbranson's 106 by 419.8%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
