Kariya vs Datsyuk
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Kariya wins: Peak, Statistics
Datsyuk wins: Dominance, Longevity
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Verdict
Kariya leads in 3 of 5 weighted categories. Two-time Lady Byng winner and Olympic champion with 989 NHL points.
Category breakdown
Season form · Points per season
Career timeline · Points 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 · Points per season| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Kariya | 0 | 0 | 55 | 120 | 378 | 708 |
| 🇷🇺 Datsyuk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133 |
Careers are aligned at debut, so a rookie's first 5 seasons are measured against the same window in a legend's career — Yamal against Messi at the same age-stage, a tour rookie against Tiger Woods in 1996.
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