Who is better, Kucherov or Apps?
Nikita Kucherov leads with a GOAT score of 86.9 against 86.9 for Syl Apps — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Kucherov vs Apps
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Nikita Kucherov and Syl Apps level at 86.9. Nikita Kucherov leads on Statistics, Peak. Syl Apps leads on Honours.
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KucherovWinner
86.9Kucherov wins: Peak, Statistics
Apps
86.9Apps wins: Honours
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Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇷🇺 Nikita Kucherov
86.9
Kucherov leads in 4 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Nikita Kucherov
2. Syl Apps
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. 🇨🇦 Syl Apps5 seasons played · career day 1,826390 points
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇷🇺 Nikita Kucherov5 seasons played · career day 2,556334 points
-14.4% vs Apps at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇺 Kucherov | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 547 |
| 🇨🇦 Apps | 0 | 0 | 60 | 129 | 294 | 717 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
| Metric | KucherovActive · Tampa Bay Lightning | AppsRetired |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Cups | 2 | 3 |
| Hart Trophies | 1 | — |
| Art Ross Trophies | 2 | — |
| Career points per game | 1.25 | — |
| Season points record | 144 | — |
| Calder Trophy | — | 1 |
| Lady Byng Trophy | — | 1 |
| NHL points | — | 432 |
| All-Star selections | — | 5 |
| Dominance w25% | 86 | 86 |
| Peak w20% | 94 | 93 |
| Longevity w20% | 78 | 78 |
| Honours w20% | 86 | 90 |
| Statistics w15% | 92 | 88 |
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GOAT Rank · the data
Kucherov86.9
Apps86.9
FAQ
Where does Apps beat Kucherov?
Apps scores higher on honours. Kucherov leads on peak, statistics.
How is the Kucherov vs Apps score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Kucherov: 86.9, Apps: 86.9.
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