Who is better, Ekblad or Bennett?
Aaron Ekblad leads with a GOAT score of 56.8 against 56.8 for Sam Bennett — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Ekblad vs Bennett
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Aaron Ekblad and Sam Bennett level at 56.8. Aaron Ekblad leads on Statistics. Sam Bennett leads on Peak, Dominance.
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EkbladWinner
56.8Ekblad wins: Statistics
Bennett
56.8Bennett wins: Dominance, Peak
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Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🏳️ Aaron Ekblad
56.8
Ekblad leads in 3 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Aaron Ekblad
2. Sam Bennett
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. 🏳️ Aaron Ekblad5 seasons played · career day 1,825171 points
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🏳️ Sam Bennett5 seasons played · career day 1,825116 points
-32.2% vs Ekblad at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏳️ Ekblad | 0 | 0 | 39 | 75 | 171 | 329 |
| 🏳️ Bennett | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 116 | 244 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
| Metric | EkbladActive · Florida Panthers | BennettActive · Florida Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| NHL games | 804 | 767 |
| NHL goals | 122 | 188 |
| NHL assists | 284 | 206 |
| NHL points | 406 | 394 |
| NHL award: Stanley Cup | 2 | 2 |
| NHL award: Calder Memorial Trophy | 1 | — |
| Calder Memorial Trophy | 1 | — |
| Number | 5 | 9 |
| NHL award: Conn Smythe Trophy | — | 1 |
| Dominance w25% | 52 | 52.1 |
| Peak w20% | 66 | 66.2 |
| Longevity w20% | 63.4 | 63.4 |
| Honours w20% | 38 | 38 |
| Statistics w15% | 68.7 | 68.4 |
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GOAT Rank · the data
Ekblad56.8
Bennett56.8
FAQ
Where does Bennett beat Ekblad?
Bennett scores higher on peak, dominance. Ekblad leads on statistics.
How is the Ekblad vs Bennett score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Ekblad: 56.8, Bennett: 56.8.
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