Is Drew Doughty Better Than Yan Kuznetsov? 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 Assists representing the most decisive gap — a 4491.7% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Drew Doughty's Assists of 551 compared to Yan Kuznetsov's 12 represents a 4491.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Yan Kuznetsov falls 95.7% 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 Plus/Minus, where Drew Doughty posts 81 against Yan Kuznetsov's -15 — a gap of just 440%. Yan Kuznetsov 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 Yan Kuznetsov 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 4491.7% 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 Yan Kuznetsov?
Drew Doughty holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Drew Doughty's Assists of 551 versus Yan Kuznetsov's 12 is the most decisive factor — a 4491.7% difference.
How do Drew Doughty and Yan Kuznetsov compare in Assists?
Drew Doughty career Assists: 551. Yan Kuznetsov career Assists: 12. Drew Doughty leads by 4491.7% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Drew Doughty or Yan Kuznetsov?
Based on career statistics, Drew Doughty edges Yan Kuznetsov 6-0 across key categories. Drew Doughty's Assists of 551 leads Yan Kuznetsov's 12 by 4491.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
