Kane versus Malkin Let's Discuss
Every so often, when sitting around with a group of hockey fans, there is always a discussion about which player is better than another. These debates are always fun, as people bring their A-game, presenting stats and personal feelings to support their arguments.
Recently, the debate resurfaced on Twitter, comparing Patrick Kane and Evgeni Malkin to determine who is superior. What stood out in the tweet was Geno himself jumping into the comments and settling the score on his own.
In this article, let's delve into who could be the better player. At first glance, both players are excellent hockey players with remarkable careers in the NHL. However, there are notable differences between the two: Kane is a winger, whereas Malkin plays as a centre. Their roles and playing styles on the ice differ.
In terms of age, Malkin is two years older and has played 1063 games, scoring 471 goals, and notching 758 assists, resulting in a total of 1229 points. On the other hand, the 35-year-old Kane has played 1180 games, scoring 451 goals, providing 786 assists, and accumulating 1237 points.
Both players share a similar back story in terms of the organizations they played for. Both teams were once struggling, prompting ownership to initiate a rebuilding process.
Kane and Malkin were crucial parts of that process, leading their respective teams to three Stanley Cup victories, each earning a spot for those achievements in their trophy cases.
Both players were instrumental in their teams' successes, making it difficult to determine who was truly better. However, from a statistical point of view, Kane holds a slight advantage as he is younger and has accrued more points than Malkin.
One thing is certain: no matter what, I would pay to see both players in action live.
| POLL | ||
Who is better? Geno Malkin or Patrick Kane? | ||
| Kane | 163 | 71.2 % |
| Malkin | 66 | 28.8 % |
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