Is Erik Gudbranson Better Than Justin Faulk? NHL Stats Decide
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Justin Faulk holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 325.7% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Justin Faulk's Goals of 149 compared to Erik Gudbranson's 35 represents a 325.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Erik Gudbranson falls 70.8% below the career average of 120 in this category while Justin Faulk exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Justin Faulk's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Erik Gudbranson posts 854 against Justin Faulk's 1076 — a gap of just 26%. Erik Gudbranson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played 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.
Justin Faulk wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 325.7% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Justin Faulk's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Erik Gudbranson or Justin Faulk?
Justin Faulk holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Justin Faulk's Goals of 149 versus Erik Gudbranson's 35 is the most decisive factor — a 325.7% difference.
How do Erik Gudbranson and Justin Faulk compare in Goals?
Erik Gudbranson career Goals: 35. Justin Faulk career Goals: 149. Justin Faulk leads by 325.7% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Erik Gudbranson or Justin Faulk?
Based on career statistics, Justin Faulk edges Erik Gudbranson 5-1 across key categories. Justin Faulk's Goals of 149 leads Erik Gudbranson's 35 by 325.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
