Is Roman Josi Better Than Ville Heinola? NHL Stats Decide
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Roman Josi holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 20400% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Roman Josi's Goals of 205 compared to Ville Heinola's 1 represents a 20400% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Ville Heinola falls 99.2% 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 Plus/Minus, where Roman Josi posts 48 against Ville Heinola's 0 — a gap of just 100%. Ville Heinola can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Plus/Minus is the statistical ammunition for the Ville Heinola 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 — 6 categories to 0. The 20400% 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 Ville Heinola?
Roman Josi holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Roman Josi's Goals of 205 versus Ville Heinola's 1 is the most decisive factor — a 20400% difference.
How do Roman Josi and Ville Heinola compare in Goals?
Roman Josi career Goals: 205. Ville Heinola career Goals: 1. Roman Josi leads by 20400% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Roman Josi or Ville Heinola?
Based on career statistics, Roman Josi edges Ville Heinola 6-0 across key categories. Roman Josi's Goals of 205 leads Ville Heinola's 1 by 20400%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.





