Wayne Gretzky vs Mario Lemieux: Who is the GOAT?
Wayne Gretzky
Canada
Mario Lemieux
Canada
🏒 NHL Hockey • Career Comparison
The Wayne Gretzky vs Mario Lemieux GOAT debate is one of the most iconic in nhl hockey history. Compare their complete career stats, championships, individual awards, and head-to-head records side by side. Who leads in more categories? Who had the better peak? Cast your vote and settle the nhl hockey GOAT debate once and for all.
Compare Players
Wayne Gretzky
Canada
Mario Lemieux
Canada
Head-to-Head Score
Gretzky
6
Ties
3
Lemieux
0
Out of 9 statistical categories
Why They're GOATs
Why
Gretzky is a GOAT
Why
Lemieux is a GOAT
Skills Comparison
Career Peak Season
Best Points in a single season
Gretzky
215
1985-86
BESTLemieux
199
1988-89
Detailed Statistics
Scoring
Awards
Points Over Time
Comparing players by career season (Year 1 = rookie season)
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In the Wayne Gretzky vs Mario Lemieux GOAT debate, the numbers tell a compelling story. Across 9 statistical categories, Wayne Gretzky leads in 6 categories while Mario Lemieux leads in 0, with 3 tied.
Looking at peak performance in Points, Wayne Gretzky reached 215 in 1986, while Mario Lemieux hit 199 in 1989.
Ultimately, the nhl hockey GOAT debate between Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux comes down to what you value most: raw statistics, championships, longevity, or peak dominance. Cast your vote above and see how the community weighs in on this legendary nhl hockey rivalry.
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