Is Justin Faulk Better Than Oliver Ekman-Larsson? NHL Stats Decide

The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Oliver Ekman-Larsson holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Plus/Minus representing the most decisive gap — a 47.3% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Justin Faulk's Plus/Minus of -74 compared to Oliver Ekman-Larsson's -109 represents a 47.3% advantage — significantly better than their counterpart in this critical category. 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 Goals, where Justin Faulk posts 146 against Oliver Ekman-Larsson's 156 — a gap of just 6.8%. Justin Faulk can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Goals is the statistical ammunition for the Justin Faulk 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.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 47.3% gap in Plus/Minus alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Oliver Ekman-Larsson's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.