Is Drew Doughty Better Than Nick Blankenburg? NHL Stats Decide
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Drew Doughty holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Penalty Minutes representing the most decisive gap — a 1356.9% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Drew Doughty's Penalty Minutes of 845 compared to Nick Blankenburg's 58 represents a 1356.9% 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 Drew Doughty's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Plus/Minus, where Drew Doughty posts 81 against Nick Blankenburg's -33 — a gap of just 145.5%. Nick Blankenburg can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Plus/Minus is the statistical ammunition for the Nick Blankenburg 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 — 6 categories to 0. The 1356.9% gap in Penalty Minutes 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 Nick Blankenburg?
Drew Doughty holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Drew Doughty's Penalty Minutes of 845 versus Nick Blankenburg's 58 is the most decisive factor — a 1356.9% difference.
How do Drew Doughty and Nick Blankenburg compare in Penalty Minutes?
Drew Doughty career Penalty Minutes: 845. Nick Blankenburg career Penalty Minutes: 58. Drew Doughty leads by 1356.9% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Drew Doughty or Nick Blankenburg?
Based on career statistics, Drew Doughty edges Nick Blankenburg 6-0 across key categories. Drew Doughty's Penalty Minutes of 845 leads Nick Blankenburg's 58 by 1356.9%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
