Drew Doughty or Timothy Liljegren? The NHL Stat Breakdown

The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Drew Doughty holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Plus/Minus representing the most decisive gap — a 1150% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Drew Doughty's Plus/Minus of 75 compared to Timothy Liljegren's 6 represents a 1150% 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 Games Played, where Drew Doughty posts 1286 against Timothy Liljegren's 320 — a gap of just 301.9%. Timothy Liljegren can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Timothy Liljegren 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 1150% gap in Plus/Minus alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Drew Doughty's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.