Mario Lemieux || Career NHL Highlights || 1984-2006 (HD)

[@TheNewsstandMan]

His body started to be affected really after 3 or 4 seasons. Probably the most gifted player the world has ever known.

[@kobeyballer]

When it comes to natural ability, and puck control hes by far the most gifted player of all time.

[@Vayner447]

@@kobeyballerMcDavid is. Lemieux was a beauty though. Every generation will have a player better than before.

[@kobeyballer]

@@Vayner447 yeah you might be right with Mcdavid. Super Mario just looked so good doing it though.

[@Vayner447]

@@kobeyballer I arguments there. I’m sure in 20 years we will be talking about this new kid who does it even better than McDavid. Passing of the baton, it’s the beauty of sports

[@kobeyballer]

@@Vayner447 no doubt about that. The talent just gets better and better.

[@thatserb8900]

He's wearing the defenseman as a backpack in half these highlights. He was unbelievably strong.

[@kinggoten]

likely why his back didn't last, he was right when he called out the league to bad nobody listened for such a long time and one could even argue that is starting to come back I love the NHL but his statement still stands garage league.

[@afj617]

That was his bread and butter IMO, super strength and reach to keep himself between defenders and puck, along w everything else

[@skutts]

Nobody has ever been this dominant in history of the sport. NOBODY.

[@Sinnamon_Heart]

Gretzky is great because he had longevity and skill. Lemieux is magnificent because to my eye test, nobody has come close to his skill, but didn't have the longevity. Size, wheels hands and smarts. What a beast. And he could do it alone with guys hanging off his back. Most talented player to ever lace em up in my opinion

[@PalpitoMcCray]

Wayne Gretzky broke every single record known to man. Mario is my favorite player and that's why I'm here watching this video, but let the argument go. Gretzky absolutely rewrote history, and Mario didn't break a single one of his records. You cannot sit here and say that longevity is the main contributing factor when Gretzky not only holds all single-season records, he has a higher PPG average throughout his career than Mario. To say Gretzky didn't come close to the skill of Mario is blasphemy. It's hyperbole for talking heads on a radio show.

[@patrice5976]

He did have longevity played from 18 to 41 y/o 1984-1985 to 2005-2006. Gretzky was 19 and retired at 37…

[@pascaljutras178]

@@PalpitoMcCray Gretzky recently told that Mario was better than him, according to him Mario would have better numbers with a team as good as Oilers was and for sure without all the injuries and his cancer. In my opinion Gretzky was better to run the game according to his plan, was better without the puck (I mean anticipation to be at the good spot), his hockey QI was better and he was playing switch on all the time. Mario was not playing switch on all the time, I guess his body condition was not allowing to push at max all the time. In my opinion Mario was better for puck control, this guy was able to move on even if one or two opponent were holding him back, he was a beast with crazy good hands, on this aspect of the play he was so better than Gretzky. It is almost impossible to do a direct comparison, they are two great players and we have to respect this.

[@dannycarlow8204]

@@patrice5976 Mario never played a single game as an 18 y/o or a 41 y/o. Mario played a little less than 11.5 seasons worth of games. Wayne played over 18.5 seasons worth of games. Mario played 170 games after the age of 31. Mario played in 66.2% of his team's games while Wayne played in 93.87% of his team's games.

[@dannycarlow8204]

@@pascaljutras178 Mario had a team as good as the Oilers. What happened? Mario proved that he could not break Wayne's records when had the best team in the league. The Pens were the powerhouse of the league for years.

[@kriscantu5864]

Best Phenom the game ever seen. The guy was just so gifted, he saw the play 3 steps before it happened. There will NEVER be another Lemieux.

[@SolidPain6624]

Funny, the say same thing about Gretzky. Just saying dude...

[@SolidPain6624]

Nv Johansson doesn’t matter. Wayne was better. Get over it.

[@rileybigley5956]

@@SolidPain6624 lemieux would've been better than gretzky if he played a full career and didn't get screwed over by cancer, just saying

[@SolidPain6624]

Riley Bigley bias. Doesn’t count from you.

[@rileybigley5956]

@@SolidPain6624 look at the stats buddy

[@timmckennie4276]

I will never forget seeing Mario play against the Wings at Joe Louis in the early 90s. It was the only time I saw him play live and was amazed that with all of the other very talented players on both sides, including many futur HOFs, he stood out as head and shoulders above the rest. Every shift he did things that made you shake your head. He can never be considered the greatest due to injury and illness that robbed him of too much of his career, but Mario at 100% is the peak performer in the history of the NHL for me.

[@kristophercantu9935]

He IS the Greatest Player to ever play! He missed 513 games in his career, Cancer and Injuries. Can you imagine his numbers with those 513 games? Even sub par, he shatters everything. Lemieux has never played Sub Par either, he's the best NHLer of all time!

[@gman71157]

As a new hockey fan who never watched lemieux, this is how I see mcdavid. Head and shoulders talent wise over everyone else In the league, physically operates faster then anyone, and sees the play so much quicker that even his teammates struggle to keep up. How do you think lemieux compares to mcdavid?

[@timmckennie4276]

@Chris R I guess reading comprehension isn’t your strong point.

[@randallrhoads3271]

@@gman71157 Lemieux's size and reach sets him wayyyy apart from McDavid....plus Mario had a blistering shot....

[@johnrencheck2283]

Nope here in Pittsburgh we saw him do things that no other player can do....every game HE IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME

[@maxim8724]

The greatest of all time !

[@livelovelaughalldaylong]

YEP

[@pt3682]

absolutely he is, when thinking individual skill

[@wizestwizard]

I agree

[@Charlie-qe6lv]

Had to keep it at 66 likes for some reason :-)

[@nickgangone9541]

Greatest of all-time at 50%

[@Mattblaze1477]

Bruins fan here.....God he was great. I think back to the absolute terror I would feel watching Bruins vs Pens in the early 90's when Boston got a penalty. It was damn near impossible to stop that lethal Penguins Power Play.

[@ryansturdivant6835]

Towards the end of his career, Mario Lemieux was unable to tie his own skates because of his back problems, and yet he still managed to put a 50 plus goals without even finishing a season, the guy is are absolute legend

[@footfungus6226]

It also happened in near his prime in 88-89

[@evilTaker90V2]

92-93, missed 24 games because of cancer and other health problems, still won the scoring title by 12 points after being 20+ points behind LaFontaine after his cancer treatments. 60 games , 69 goals and 160 points... in the season he had cancer. GOAT

[@poejavelski148]

Pain killers and drugs.

[@719sikora]

He made it look so easy. Mario is a once in a lifetime freak talent.

[@FECtetra1918]

@Vili Taskinen Two words: Wayne Gretsky.

[@cedmelancon]

Yeah, he was amazing but Gretzky was something else as well.

[@That90sShow]

@@FECtetra1918 bahahahahaha

[@hugh2hoob668]

@@FECtetra1918 played in an easier conference on a dynasty protected by mcsorley

[@hugh2hoob668]

@@cedmelancon nah gretzky couldnt do what lemieux could

[@muskiebuster13]

The thing I will always remember about Lemieux was how he was always under control. He was never impatient with anything he did on the ice. He might have been the most "serene" player ever.

[@snagswolf]

4:48 - I was at that game. Mario had announced his (first) retirement and everyone knew the Pens were going to lose the series to the Flyers. So we all knew it was Mario's last home game. As time began to wind down, the crowd began chanting, "Mario, Mario, Mario." Then he picked up that puck and headed in alone. When he scored I thought the roof was going to blow off of the Igloo. Most exciting moment in sports I've ever witnessed.

[@iCoolaxe]

The most talented player in the history of hockey.

[@kidpoker9408]

stats say otherwise and its not even close career avg dont paint the story look at their prime stat avg.

[@nicke5487]

@@kidpoker9408 well you dont know why. He had Cancer and injuries. So dont say that😑😑

[@richardbujdos365]

@@kidpoker9408 which stats, only player with 2 points per game in 80, 90s, stats says that he has best % goal per game , 2nd in points per game , and whole career was a target

[@mrwaltermathews]

@@kidpoker9408 it's not even close? Lemieux had 85 goals and 199 points in 76 games. If he plays 6 more games and keeps that average he would hold the record for goals and points ever in a season. Not even close?

[@kristophercantu9935]

MARIO IS Easily THE GOAT!

[@Jigsyboy1]

I'm a Gretzky fan. Full disclosure ....but I have to give it up. Mario best I ever saw by a long margin. Him an Orr are the GOATS to me.

[@masonrahal6980]

Greatest forward in hockey history. It’s really not even close. It’s the 6-4 part and reach that really separates him. Best hands in hockey history with a smooth stride, mastery of angling and a monstrous frame. Plus a wicked twister.

[@masonrahal6980]

Wrister

[@skullkrusher4418]

As amazing as he was at the time, there are certainly modern players with better hands. Not tryna take anything away from 66 as he certainly was one of the most impressive players ever in his respective era, but there's no way you can tell me his hands are better than the most talented players in the league today.

[@slauzon01]

@@skullkrusher4418 For a man his size, YES absolutley. He skates, moves, and navigates like a 5'10 forward. A man his size, 6-4 230 lbs shouldn't be fast and super skilled. Deadliest and scariest shooter of all time imo.

[@skullkrusher4418]

@@slauzon01 fair enough, but I'm not saying "for his size", I'm saying irrespective of size, greatest hands of all time. I don't think that title goes to Lemieux personally.

[@ericmcmullen6254]

@@skullkrusher4418 There is no player in today's league who could put the puck in the back of the net like Lemieux was doing.NONE.. I dont know how old you are or if you saw him play every game but , not even McDavid could defeat a whole team like he was doing. Every night was the same with him. The fact that he missed over 500 games in his carreer and still got over 1700 pts just show his greatness.

[@Letsgooobirds2017champs]

As a flyers fan I think he’s best of all time. No doubt I don’t care about all the records the great one has!

[@baliktad8]

The biggest difference between Wayne and Mario was there were things Mario could do that Wayne couldn’t. Mario could do everything Wayne could do, but not the other way around.

[@dannycarlow8204]

That's not quite true but it's funny that you say that when Wayne holds all the records. Obviously there was something Mario couldn't do that only Wayne could.

[@cleb5117]

@@dannycarlow8204…stay healthy? He’s referring to hockey abilities, so I’m not sure what point you’re making there

[@dannycarlow8204]

@@cleb5117 I'm talking about hockey abilities. Obviously there was something about Wayne's abilities that Mario just didn't have or Mario would hold many more records than he does, especially playing on the team that he did.

[@cleb5117]

@ But you have to consider that Gretzky played hundreds of more games. It’s arguable that Lemieux would at the very least have equaled his records had he not been riddled with injuries and cancer.

[@dannycarlow8204]

@@cleb5117 Obviously career records are out of reach. Single season records are what I'm talking about. Where are those records? Mario never once outright led the league in goals, assists and points in the same season. You would think he could do that at least once in his career if he had these skills that nobody else had. The league gave Mario every chance to beat Wayne's records by giving him all of those powerplays. In Mario's two highest scoring seasons, the Pens had 491 and 500 powerplays. In Wayne's two highest scoring seasons, the Oilers had 295 and 341 powerplays. In Mario's first five years, the Pens had 454 more powerplays than the teams Wayne played for in those same years. (Wayne played only 13 more games than Mario over Mario's first five years) That's why the only thing Mario killed Wayne in was powerplay points in a season. Mario actually had more powerplay points than he had even strength points in three seasons. Wayne never once had more powerplay points than even strength points. Wayne was a beast at even strength, Mario struggled when things were even.

[@neilgoldring4832]

The single greatest player of all time!!!!!!!!

[@mikebennett146]

To this day, there has never been a player that has matched Lemieux's pure talent. His skating was flawless/perpetually 'poetic' on the ice, his stride was unmatchable, his stick reach was one of a kind, his goals were a thing of pure beauty, his shot was perfect. To me, Lemieux is the best pure, naturally talented goal-scorer in NHL history. Others have & will score more (ie. Gretzky, Jagr, Ovi) But no one will ever do it as effortlessly, beautifully, and perfectly as Mario did. He made opposing defenders look silly & hung goalies 'out to dry' multiple times per game and basically every time he touched the puck.

[@dannycarlow8204]

What are you talking about? He wasn't even the best skater on his own team.

[@lukebruce5234]

@@dannycarlow8204 What? Mario with Gretzky and Orr are untouchable...

[@dannycarlow8204]

@@lukebruce5234 I was only saying that Mario wasn't the best skater on his team. Jagr and Coffey were both better skaters. Yes, all three are great but that doesn't mean they are the best at everything. Mario had a great talent but he relied on the powerplay too much for his points.

[@dangtreeallaandra2014]

The one that got closest to Lemieux is Datsuik , he perfcted Lemieux's moves !

[@christianthiessen1504]

The best and most talented hockey player to ever live. Wayne had a better career but if it weren’t for cancer, injuries and half of Lemieux’s career being in the dead puck era he would’ve had a better one

[@kristophercantu9935]

Yes, Mario missed 513 games in his career. Imagine him keeping close to his 2 PPG average. Mario shatters every single record in any book, Easily!

[@mattdavis8573]

Greatest hockey player that ever lived.

[@bryansutherland9848]

Yup if he was healthy he put up better numbers than Gretzky i think

[@PZYK0PATH]

@@bryansutherland9848 Im a mario fan but i think gretzky's points and assist would have most probably been safe. But goals, gpg avarge, ppg avarge, points in a season, goals in a season and longest point streak would have been smashed if he had been healthy... And probably more records

[@kidpoker9408]

you think ok at what point did 99 surpass 1723 points?

[@kidpoker9408]

@@PZYK0PATH please dont use smashing gretzky's records in the same sentance makes u sound dumb. 99 had 1723 points in less than 9 seasons.

[@kidpoker9408]

@@PZYK0PATH mario would have smashed 92 51 and 215 really thats actually quite funny keep dreaming. wayne had 205 points in 74 games u do the math oh 50 in 39 50 in 41 i could keep going but im tired. its also a fact that waynes injuries were more severe than mario's mario was god after he came back from cancer when suter fucked up waynes back in 91 he went from avg 180 plus to avg 100 points per season not to mention 66 line mate, is and was better than 99. 11 and 99 rarely shared the ice together. also 99 socred 132 points with nobody his rookie season mario had 100 points with nobody.

[@kidnicky7489]

When I was in 3rd grade my mom picked me up at school one day and said "Guess what? We're driving to Detroit tonight and tomorrow night we're going to the Red Wings game!" They were playing the Penguins and we were staying in the same hotel that they were. Before the game, the Penguins were heading from the hotel to their bus to go to the Joe and my mom let me stand over by the bus to get a peek at the players. I was really the only fan around waiting for them. I was a chubby little kid wearing my favorite Red Wings jacket and one by one they passed me by and filed into the bus. I was saying stuff like "good luck" and "have a good game" and other things my hockey coaches had taught me good sportsmen say. Some smiled or said "thanks kid," but most of them just kind of blew past me seeing as how I was obviously a fan of the team they were about to face. Lemieux was the last one to exit the hotel and before he got on the bus he took the time to kneel down and ask me if I was going to the game and if I was excited. It's one of my favorite childhood memories. The Wings won that game but I was rooting for Mario the whole game, too. The guy is a legend and a good dude, too.

[@sonofsalmon56]

Great story, he was the man I’ve heard a lot of similar stories about him. Your mom sounds pretty awesome too driving you up to spend the night for the game.

[@kidnicky7489]

@@sonofsalmon56 She was the best 🥲

[@dmzabo3914]

I was in attendance at Lemieux’s 1st ever home game against those vaunted Vancouver Canucks lol. He even dropped the gloves in that game. My brother took me for my birthday present. One of the best presents ever. Thanks Big brother.

[@joddehehe2825]

The real great one. We will never see someone so dominant again.

[@severimakela3141]

Lemieux and Jagr, best duo ever.

[@Boston2az199]

So strong on his skates. Growing up he was one of my favorites to watch.

[@timayyNYC]

That goal from 6:25-6:31 is one of the purest examples of clutch and grab. Today that play would have like 5 Penalties lmfao.Great job in the video too! Always love your stuff

[@imuzi1061]

Mario was unbelievable. Thanks for the praise! I'm happy to see people enjoy what I enjoy making

[@fredrikjansson2487]

Gretz had no doubt been falling on the ice after the fist slashing from the Quebec player, you can also tell the same thing with the mostly of the current players in NHL who weights almost half as Lemieux! He was so incredibly strong when he's controlling the puck! Not a chance in hell that the majority of players in nowadays had survived in NHL during 70's, 80's and 90's, I don't even dare to think how a fully health Lemieux had dominated in the current NHL with all those superior skates and composite sticks plus virtually zero clutch&grab and fighting!

[@blueodum]

Mario scored so many goals that have me asking - could anyone else have scored a goal like that? And the answer is - maybe, there is a short list of 4 or 5 guys, maybe. But this particular goal, with the Quebec defenseman committing 6 penalties trying to stop Mario is the one where the answer is clear. There is no one else with the combination of strength, speed and finesse to pull it off, past or present.

[@kellyanderson3277]

Every few months I watch this video damn I miss Mario and his amazing skills and strength on the ice.

[@denislaf1076]

Me its every week ! The Big Guy has been my idol since I was 12 and still today after 35 years ! The most talented and gifted of all time over Gretz and Orr and of top of that, he was almost 6'5" and 225 pounds !

[@MichaelBrown-zj4uw]

The single greatest player I've ever seen. When he was in his prime, there was nothing he couldn't do. Speed, finesse, stickhandling, shot selection, he had everything. His ability to bait a goalie and able to hang on to the last microsecond and beat them where the were not. His accuracy was seond to none. On a breakaway, forget it, might as well just put it on the scoreboard. I've never seen anyone as siky smooth as him. Thereve been some greats, Gretzky, Yzerman, Fedorov, Jarr, Hull, Howe, Sakic, Forsberg, Lindros, Selanne, Bure, and so many more but in their prime, he was better than all. Crazy thing is even in his prime, he wasn't healthy and played through severe back issues. How great could he have been without chronic pain?

[@erikknouse1195]

One of my favorite players. This coming from a Flyers fan.

[@rollerblade9470]

Only flyers fan have any kind of respect for

[@rollerblade9470]

* I

[@Dahawk812]

Lol i was thinking the same thing while wathcing this. He was just too good. That speed power and skill combo will never be matched again.

[@usefulidiot21]

@Erik Knouse I'm a Penguins fan and I think Eric Lindros was one of the greatest players ever. But Mario will always be #1. Sadly, injuries limited both of them.

[@speezleventis7475]

Most talented hockey player to have EVER played the game! All hail LEMIEUX!!! (Montreal 🇨🇦)

[@underwaterlevelz1947]

His highlight reel is incredible

[@MattePurple1]

Imho, the reason Lemieux isn't considered the #1 GOAT is because he didn't play as many games. His career was shorter, and he was out for a while with cancer. In terms of talent and impact, Mario will always be my number-one.

[@bryansutherland9848]

I think mario is the 🐐

[@sbenn6917]

No doubt in my mind.

[@VG-iq8xq]

Really nice video compilation. MARIO LEMIEUX, practically lights out on a breakaway. Some of the greatest hands hockey has ever seen. Also his ability to anticipate, and how he was always laser focused on the puck(especially when he's getting attacked by hopeless D Men!). Long strides gave him that deceptive speed. And his reach also gave him another tool in the arsenal. The shorthanded goal vs Boston in '92 highlighted just about everything he could do.

[@meanmachine3453]

Even as an Isles fan I can’t dispute Lemieux’s prowess. Man always seemed to have a plan and just executed it beautifully each time. Class act

[@mlee81]

Nicest guy and probably the most terrifying coming at the goaltender with a full head of steam.

[@hugh2hoob668]

*GREATEST physical player of all time* yes Wayne was the smartest but Mario played in a harder conference than wayne who played on a stacked dynasty and NOBODY protected mario

[@JDH94]

Hugh Tahoob damn right!

[@patientmental875]

@Biff Danielson Cant fight 5 guys trying to beat the shit out of you with sticks every game giving no space no matter how big you are!

[@illisvellamae9399]

@Biff Danielson Football players would protect him? Don´t understand the logic.

[@sirmonkey3215]

Well.. Kevin Stevens was sure as hell ready to throw down for Mario if he needed it.. and MArio stood up for Kevin after Hockey was done and he needed help.

[@patientmental875]

@@sirmonkey3215 Thats because Mario knows all about pain killers! He was on them the majority of his career! It was a very well hidden secret!

[@madpatriot7464]

The man that brought hope back to a dying city. Thanks Mario!

[@mathieulabelle-roy9242]

Totally agreed he is a good fkg player

[@gropro4618]

When hockey ruled and Mario was king

[@DScott-pc7rd]

The greatest thing about this video was hearing Gary Thorne’s voice announcing!!!!

[@thomaspeiker5577]

His father iced the entrance, the kitchen, the living room, everthing, he is the best ever seen 👍

[@bryc4029]

The greatest ever not even close

[@frankb.269]

Saw him play live as a junior, was already above everybody. When he scored on his first shift on his first NHL shot, against Ray Bourque, I was laughing, I knew it would happen

[@ShowHero]

THE GOAT!!!! Le Magnifique!

[@turbohc]

My favorite player from my childhood

[@ericbush1279]

Wish I could’ve seen him play live. It’s hard to capture in short highlights the way that he would carry the puck through a crowd every single game

[@snagswolf]

8:48 - Mario scores off the faceoff. If you watch it, as he's celebrating he looks up to the press box. The reason he did that is because he had a standing bet with Mark Madden, a Pittsburgh sports radio talk show host, that he would score off a faceoff. Madden paid up on the bet, giving $6,600 to the Mario Lemieux Foundation.

[@freestyla85]

amazing vid you deserve more views! Lemieux for me was the best ever

[@tthreepo4291]

The GOAT. Not even close.

[@northernassassin6056]

He's the best player in the history of the sport.

[@JOELFOUCAULT-m8q]

I have no time to watch any type of guy other than Lemieux on the internet and he takes all the space on my screen as often as I can. Nothing less.

[@fredericgagne4508]

Incredible talent, so easy and natural it's scary

[@vinnyl6256]

The most naturally gifted scorer the game has ever seen !!!! Such an unstoppable force, you just don't see talent like that anymore....the business side of the game has ruined it ….today, could care less about hockey. When your from Toronto , what else would you expect. Our franchise has been a joke since 67.

[@Some0neSomewhere]

Without the cancer and injuries....would have challenged Gretzky for sure. Just think about it: Gretzky played 1487 games with 894g 1963a 2857p. Mario didn't even get to 1000games. games 915 690g 1033a 1723p

[@JAYJason6666]

.....and look at the players 99 played with his first 5-6 years in Edm compared to the AHL caliber players Mario skated with....

[@dyeajohnson1981]

Someone Somewhere , maybe for goals but not for assists or points. And this is coming from a Mario fan, I’d still rank him #2 all time though

[@patientmental875]

@@dyeajohnson1981 Mario had a higher points per game when he retired the first time & even with as it is now had he played as many games as Gretzky he would have finished with 2800! Had he been healthy would have came close to 3000! Healthy with an extra 572 games he would have reached over 1000 goals! Not to mention he would have broke the single season record in 1992-93!

[@InsideTSX]

Gretzky 1st 1000 pts : 424 game Lemieux 1000 pts : 513 game Gretzky 2nd 1000 pts: 857 games Lemieux 1723 pts: 915 games Lemieux in 857 games: 1674 pts Gretzky 3000 pts career speed: 1561 games Lemieux with the speed of 1000 pts: 1539 games a 19-26yo Lemieux would barely beat a 19-38 yo Gretzky. He would not beat him even if he was not injured.

[@InsideTSX]

@@patientmental875 lol He was the best scorer. But Gretzky was better overall.

[@ibelieveinsomething3895]

Mario is number 1 of all time.

[@dannycarlow8204]

Aside from on any of the all time greatest lists, of course. He usually shows up in 4th on those.

[@ibelieveinsomething3895]

@@dannycarlow8204 No health issues. .... He would be #1.

[@dannycarlow8204]

@@ibelieveinsomething3895 How come all I hear about Mario is that he was injured? Wayne was injured as well. Didn't Mario do something on the ice to justify such a high designation? We know he was better at missing games than Wayne. That's the only thing that gets brought up. He holds four of the top five spots for most powerplay points in a single season. That's something, it's not something I would bring up to convince someone he's the #1 all time but when you don't have much else, go for the injury I guess.

[@gerrybmalkin]

I really miss watching him play it gave me a lot of motivation to help my hockey teams at the time thanks Mario for all the memories

[@joshuareynolds9566]

Mario Lemieux was way better than Wayne Gretzky. He had size, skill, and a knack for scoring goals. He should be the one Ovechkin is chasing. If Lemieux played more he would have scored over 900 goals easily. I am not a Penguins fan, but he was a superstar.

[@franksantoroJoeyJoeJo]

What a video! Thanks for making.

[@cegrjr]

Have to love the big guy. Didn’t need an enforcer to protect him!

[@markdemell3717]

At 6 feet 4 215lbs he did not need it .

[@cognito8325]

@@markdemell3717 Wasn't he 235?

[@That90sShow]

@@markdemell3717 Well it wouldve created more space and prolonged his career if he had a body guard like Wayne.

[@dr.aisaitl7439]

​@@That90sShow That's not what happened, Semenko was only there to start fights and bring the game to a 4v4 situation which the Oilers completely dominated in. Gretzky was too much of a risk to go out of position and check because it would clear up more space for him, and defencemen of that time had a very hard time hitting him to begin with. When they changed the fight rule, Semenko became obsolete and got replaced by Esa Tikkanen who was not an enforcer by any means You know nothing and go off of a bullshit narrative because it confirms your biases

[@danieldagenais7945]

The reason he had short career its cuz he was getting abused in a way Gretzky never came close to

[@JAYJason6666]

The best player ever! A total fluke of nature

[@johnrencheck2283]

SIMPLY UNSTOPPABLE

[@mithulan6723]

We need another league for players like this

[@Jdizzle108]

There are no other players like this

[@markmott1104]

Just imagine what his stats would have been if his career was longer. He was the greatest player to ever play the game

[@patrice5976]

His career was very long, he missed half his prime, missed entire years, retired…Crazy…and when he played it was at 60%. First pick all time

[@Maddogsly93]

Greatest hockey player ever who ever says he isn’t is lying stats are just numbers they don’t tell the whole story

[@dannycarlow8204]

That's right, MVPs and scoring titles don't mean a thing. Good thing for Mario that they don't.

[@overdaedgebroadcasting2220]

Not only talented but a big guy, Also see the one guy run into Mario. Lol Mario stood his ground.

[@burny6666]

I've seen Mario score goals while dragging 3 guys on his back.

[@jasonp4179]

Super natural, most gifted player to ever lace up skates

[@johnspeer8729]

In almost every clip the other team would be called for a penalty nowadays. He's being hooked, grabbed, and hacked in almost every highlight. He would score or draw a penalty on just about every shift if he played now.

[@dannycarlow8204]

In Mario's two highest scoring seasons the Pens had 491 and 500 powerplays. In Wayne's two highest, the Oilers had 295 and 341. The Pens have the single season record for pp goals and Mario has the single season record for most pp points. The Pens led the NHL in powerplays over his first six seasons, and for the entirety of the 80's for that matter. He did draw penalties and score on them. The powerplay was the only reason he could score big.

[@courtneygillespie1187]

Favorite hockey player for a long time.

[@10petey]

This might be the most beautiful video I’ve ever seen

[@rebeltvr6046]

GOAT.

[@krismutimer1884]

Goosebumps the whole video

[@southpaw788]

For those wondering, that empty net goal was to complete 5 goals in all possible ways. (even strengh, SH, PP, penalty shot, empty net,

[@derekgreen7319]

The goat

[@PAARYNAKAKKU-hr1rs]

ONE OF MY IDOLS AND HEROES

[@mikeheath1534]

Got to skate with this guy....he passed me a puck and I stuffed it in my hockey pants, legend.

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

Great vid! Thanks for posting it. Mario was so ridiculous. One of the top 3 players in NHL history. I'd put him 2nd only to Gretzky and only because he lost alot of games due to injury. I'm too young to have seen the majority of Mario's career. Not too shabby that I've gotten to watch Crosby and Malkin during their while careers though..... Lol.

[@patrice5976]

Lemieux’s twice the player

[@mroy88]

I dunno if he is the greatest of all time, but I know he was the most exciting for sure

[@earlviney5212]

That's the reason he is the best. Forget numbers. He's the most exciting which means he's the best.

[@jasondashney]

"for sure"? I think that McDavid guy can give him a run for excitement.

[@mroy88]

@@jasondashney yes McDavid is flashy and generally excellent...I'm a huge fan, but Lemieux had it all.

[@dannycarlow8204]

If you took away all of Mario's and Wayne's power play points, Mario would go from ten 100 point seasons to only two ( no 90 point seasons either) and would have no Art Ross trophies. Wayne would go from fifteen 100 point seasons to twelve and still win 6 Art Ross trophies and still hold the top 3 highest scoring seasons ever while being tied for the fourth. That is how much Mario relied on having the unfair advantage.

[@mathieulabelle-roy9242]

Mario Lemieux haha crazy hockey player

[@teresamoreno3526]

One of the greatest !!!!

[@davedesroches7875]

My only criticism is that the 1987 Canada Cup winning goal wasn't included. Gretzky to Lemieux and boom! I was 11 years old. My living room exploded.

[@sergeh.3389]

That was a goal that should never have happened. There was interference against the russians at the blue line that was not called, thats why there was a 2 against 1 with gretzky and lemieux. Probably why it wasn’t included.. it’s was a “touchy” goal for the gold medal.

[@lukebruce5234]

@@sergeh.3389 The whole cup was rigged, a travesty really...

[@dereka4816]

While I still give a slight edge to Gretzky, I personally think Lemieux is the best scorer in history, yes better than Ovechkin. 690 goals in 915 games is unreal

[@dannycarlow8204]

Bossy is a better scorer than all of them, better goals per game and shooting percentage than all 3.

[@mamagne800]

Man at 6:25 the player following him did at least five infractions at him on his way to the net and he still scores. Lemieux was an unstoppable beast.

[@masonrahal6980]

No hockey player was more physically assaulted than 66. Absolutely brutal. He’s score 250pts in today’s game.

[@Greenfrom3]

I know your comment is old. But you legitimently think he would score twice as many points as McDavid? He didn't score 200 in his prime and scoring was much higher when he played. I have mad respect for Mario. But this comment is dumb

[@TaylorByers4444]

Todays game is more skill based where a player like Lemieux would strive in. He was playing in a era where slashing and hacking was on every play and it happened a lot to Mario. I believe he would excel in todays game.

[@Greenfrom3]

@@TaylorByers4444 I agree he would excel. I think he and McDavid would definitely be the two best players in the league and take turns leading the league in points. But Mario ain't getting 200 points lol

[@EdgarLeon-tq3uj]

@Brendinovich As a huge Penguins and Mario fan I'd have to agree. The game has changed and the defense and goaltending are much better now. That being said he would still be a great palyer.

[@subble410]

@@EdgarLeon-tq3uj The defense is way softer. bad comment.

[@rcrbrewster7840]

*GOAT*

[@michael.tmclean2095]

The man the myth the legend and Canadian born. I think Le Magnifique un is the greatest to ever place up

[@Aza13]

Best music selection on your videos!

[@jus3278]

My favorite hockey player of all time

[@ДядькоСашко-рыбак]

Спасибо за хоккей, канадцы. Товарищу Лемье отдельное спасибо.

[@dragonandroostershow1228]

Mario was better then Gretzky. Better skater. Better shooter. Better on breakaways . Far better on defense. Just got stuck playing at a bad time for scoring and the cancer and the bad back. Dude was awesome. And I’m not a Penguins fan.

[@JAYJason6666]

And he played on terrible teams his first 5 years and his last 3.

[@JAYJason6666]

@Biff Danielson Once Gretzky left Edm his point totals dropped by 70-80 points a season,. He scored 50+ goal his first yr in L.A, then would never get close to 50 again the rest of his career. Once Gretz got traded , he was a distant 2nd to Mario in points per game for the rest of their respected careers

[@JAYJason6666]

@Biff Danielson If you look at stats, then look at points per game. Lemieux led the whole NHL in points per game every year he played from 88-2001, 3 different decades. Gretz led the NHL in points per game from 1981-1987

[@JAYJason6666]

@Biff Danielson I'm talking season by season, not the course of a career. Bossy retired at 30, look at 99 and 66's goals per game at age 30. When Mario retired in 97, he had over a 2 points per game average....and while Gretz was playing with Kurri, Messier, Anderson, Coffey, Lowe ietc in Edmonton, Lemieux skated along side of Moe Mantha, Randy Cunneyworth, Terry Ruskowsky, , Doug Bodger, Dave Hannon etc etc....:)

[@JAYJason6666]

@Biff Danielson Gretz put up those insane numbers while playing on arguably the best team ever and during the highest scoring era in NHL history. Imagine Lemieux on those Oiler teams?? He'd a had multiple 100 goal / 225 point seasons. Goalies in street hockey gear, not one, not 2, but 3 expansion teams to feast on....Again, once 99 left EDM, (while still in his prime), his point totals dropped by 70-80 point's a year....and Gretz would never again have better ppg numbers then 66....Hey, Gretzky had the better back, and better teammates then Lemieux.. , I'll give you that ...lol

[@That90sShow]

Imagine if Mario had graphite sticks and two line passes... Not to mention not being mauled every shift

[@GalanteriaMan1]

imagine todays goalies and his points are cut down to half, cant compare eras

[@lukebruce5234]

@@GalanteriaMan1 goalies in the 1990s were super good, Hasek, Roy, Belfour, Brodeur...

[@subble410]

@@GalanteriaMan1 Ya but then they come back up when you cut out the hooking.

[@mykeduncan2399]

If only injuries didn't happen to you..who knows..how many NHL points..u would had..and how many awards..would u have won.. U are the greatest in my book...better den howe and Gretzky

[@mikef410]

So thissss is what it's like to use a game genie!!!

[@theKennyHalt]

I adore the music choices for this video

[@TheFranky099]

Le MAgnifique!

[@Oskuliiiii]

Best ever!

[@hothardwarehive1526]

Best hands in NHL history.

[@johnnewton3592]

Crazy how the game has evolved. Watching the goalie reactions to trying to stop him sometimes don't make any sense. You wouldn't see goalies now making some of those choices, especially a the start of the video where they are out of the net like that and flailing in that manner. None the less, he is still one of the best of all time.

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

Goalies are way better now. I think alot of it has to do with conditioning. The flexibility training and that kind of stuff. Their pads are bigger too.......

[@kozmeetorez]

@@SubaruWRXspdManual He deke the shit out of most of those goalies. With those moves he'd still be scoring now.

[@cmahammer]

Take a gander at half of Gretzky's goals: skate the puck, pull up inside the blue line, unleash low slapper, watch goalie flail horribly at it as it goes in.

[@Vovchanchin]

Exactly. Lemieux was dominant in an era with plenty of great goalies.

[@m.alexanderzagorski2438]

Mario was DOMINANCE PERSONIFIED!