Roman Josi or Scott Mayfield? The NHL Stat Breakdown
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Roman Josi holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 580% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Roman Josi's Goals of 204 compared to Scott Mayfield's 30 represents a 580% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Scott Mayfield falls 75% below the career average of 120 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 Penalty Minutes, where Roman Josi posts 431 against Scott Mayfield's 542 — a gap of just 25.8%. Scott Mayfield can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Penalty Minutes is the statistical ammunition for the Scott Mayfield 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.
Roman Josi wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 580% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Roman Josi's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Roman Josi or Scott Mayfield?
Roman Josi holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Roman Josi's Goals of 204 versus Scott Mayfield's 30 is the most decisive factor — a 580% difference.
How do Roman Josi and Scott Mayfield compare in Goals?
Roman Josi career Goals: 204. Scott Mayfield career Goals: 30. Roman Josi leads by 580% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Roman Josi or Scott Mayfield?
Based on career statistics, Roman Josi edges Scott Mayfield 5-1 across key categories. Roman Josi's Goals of 204 leads Scott Mayfield's 30 by 580%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
