Comparing Nikita Zadorov and Roman Josi Head to Head
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Nikita Zadorov vs Roman Josi. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Roman Josi takes 4 categories while Nikita Zadorov claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the D position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Roman Josi's Assists of 594 compared to Nikita Zadorov's 142 represents a 318.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Nikita Zadorov falls 49.3% below the career average of 280 in this category while Roman Josi exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Roman Josi's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Plus/Minus, where Nikita Zadorov posts 62 against Roman Josi's 49 — a gap of just 26.5%. Nikita Zadorov can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Plus/Minus is the statistical ammunition for the Nikita Zadorov 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.
The verdict favors Roman Josi — 4 categories to 2 — but Nikita Zadorov makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Nikita Zadorov has real statistical ammunition particularly in Plus/Minus where the gap narrows to just 26.5%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Nikita Zadorov or Roman Josi?
Roman Josi holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Roman Josi's Assists of 594 versus Nikita Zadorov's 142 is the most decisive factor — a 318.3% difference.
How do Nikita Zadorov and Roman Josi compare in Assists?
Nikita Zadorov career Assists: 142. Roman Josi career Assists: 594. Roman Josi leads by 318.3% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Nikita Zadorov or Roman Josi?
Based on career statistics, Roman Josi edges Nikita Zadorov 4-2 across key categories. Roman Josi's Assists of 594 leads Nikita Zadorov's 142 by 318.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
