Comparing Drew Doughty and Vincent Desharnais Head to Head
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Drew Doughty holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 8200% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Drew Doughty's Goals of 166 compared to Vincent Desharnais's 2 represents a 8200% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Vincent Desharnais falls 98.3% below the career average of 120 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 Plus/Minus, where Drew Doughty posts 81 against Vincent Desharnais's 25 — a gap of just 224%. Vincent Desharnais 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 Vincent Desharnais 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 8200% gap in Goals 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 Vincent Desharnais?
Drew Doughty holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Drew Doughty's Goals of 166 versus Vincent Desharnais's 2 is the most decisive factor — a 8200% difference.
How do Drew Doughty and Vincent Desharnais compare in Goals?
Drew Doughty career Goals: 166. Vincent Desharnais career Goals: 2. Drew Doughty leads by 8200% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Drew Doughty or Vincent Desharnais?
Based on career statistics, Drew Doughty edges Vincent Desharnais 6-0 across key categories. Drew Doughty's Goals of 166 leads Vincent Desharnais's 2 by 8200%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
