Justin Faulk vs Mattias Ekholm: Who Wins on NHL Stats?

The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Justin Faulk holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Plus/Minus representing the most decisive gap — a 217.6% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Mattias Ekholm's Plus/Minus of 235 compared to Justin Faulk's -74 represents a 217.6% 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 Mattias Ekholm's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Justin Faulk posts 1067 against Mattias Ekholm's 975 — a gap of just 9.4%. Mattias Ekholm 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 Mattias Ekholm 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 217.6% gap in Plus/Minus alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Justin Faulk's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.