Who is better, Hossa or Howe?
Marián Hossa leads with a GOAT score of 88.4 against 88.4 for Syd Howe — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Hossa vs Howe
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Marián Hossa and Syd Howe level at 88.4. Marián Hossa leads on Longevity. Syd Howe leads on Peak.
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HossaWinner
88.4Hossa wins: Longevity
Howe
88.4Howe wins: Peak
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Time range
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Category radar
Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇸🇰 Marián Hossa
88.4
Hossa leads in 4 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Marián Hossa
2. Syd Howe
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through season 5 · Form index per season1. 🇨🇦 Syd Howe5 seasons played · career day 1,825290 points
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇸🇰 Marián Hossa5 seasons played · career day 2,190242 points
-16.6% vs Howe at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇰 Hossa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 162 | 484 |
| 🇨🇦 Howe | 0 | 0 | 50 | 104 | 290 | 597 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
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GOAT Rank · the data
Hossa88.4
Howe88.4
FAQ
Where does Howe beat Hossa?
Howe scores higher on peak. Hossa leads on longevity.
How is the Hossa vs Howe score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Hossa: 88.4, Howe: 88.4.
What do you think?
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