Who was better Gretzky or Lemieux?
Gretzky is widely regarded as the greatest player in NHL history and holds nearly every possible offensive record. Lemieux has the second highest points-per-game rate in history and appeared in less than 1,000 games but remains one of the best to ever play.
How long did Mike Bossy play in the NHL?
The Islanders Hall of Famer scored 573 goals and 553 assists over his 10-year career, winning the Calder Trophy, Maurice Richard (x2), Lady Byng (x3), and 4 straight Stanley Cups from 1980-83. The 7x All-star recorded 9 straight 50-goal seasons, reaching the 60-goal mark in 5 of those years.
Where does Mike Bossy rank all time?
Here is a selected list of other official NHL record categories where Bossy was once the record-holder and/or is ranked very highly: Goals, career: 21st all-time with 573; only Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky reached 500 in fewer games.
Who was the last NHL player to score 50 goals in 50 games?
The 50 in 50 Club Mario Lemieux went 50 for 50 in the 1988-1989 season and Brett Hull did it twice, in back to back seasons from 1990 to 1992. Hull is actually the most recent player to reach this milestone, having scored his 50th goal against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Kelly Hrudey on 28 January 1992.
What is the most goals Wayne Gretzky scored in a game?
Newsy Lalonde, the first player to score six goals in a NHL game, also had two other five-goal games. Wayne Gretzky, the NHL’s all-time leading scorer, had four five-goal games. Mario Lemieux recorded four five-goal games….Scorers.
| Name | Wayne Gretzky |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Date | December 30, 1981 |
| Goals | 5 |
Has any NHL player scored 5 goals in one game?
Mario Lemieux is the only player in history to score five goals in five different ways during a game. On December 31, 1988, he scored an even-strength goal, a power-play goal, a short handed goal, a penalty shot goal and an empty net goal.
What was the highest NHL score ever?
16-3