Frederik Andersen or Igor Shesterkin? The NHL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Frederik Andersen and Igor Shesterkin split the statistical categories evenly — 2 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested G comparisons in NHL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Frederik Andersen's Games Played of 552 compared to Igor Shesterkin's 330 represents a 67.3% 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 Frederik Andersen's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Save Percentage, where Frederik Andersen posts 91.3% against Igor Shesterkin's 91.7% — virtually identical figures. Igor Shesterkin can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 2-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Save Percentage is the statistical ammunition for the Igor Shesterkin side.
Goaltending is evaluated through save percentage and goals against average — complementary metrics that together capture both consistency and quality of saves made under pressure.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Frederik Andersen claims the tiebreaker through Games Played advantage — a 67.3% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.
Who is better, Frederik Andersen or Igor Shesterkin?
Frederik Andersen holds the statistical edge, winning 2 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Frederik Andersen's Games Played of 552 versus Igor Shesterkin's 330 is the most decisive factor — a 67.3% difference.
How do Frederik Andersen and Igor Shesterkin compare in Games Played?
Frederik Andersen career Games Played: 552. Igor Shesterkin career Games Played: 330. Frederik Andersen leads by 67.3% — dramatically ahead in this key G metric.
Who had the better overall career, Frederik Andersen or Igor Shesterkin?
Based on career statistics, Frederik Andersen edges Igor Shesterkin 2-2 across key categories. Frederik Andersen's Games Played of 552 leads Igor Shesterkin's 330 by 67.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
