Showing posts with label wayne gretzky. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wayne gretzky. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Mark Messier and Dave Lumley Set an NHL Record in 1981-82 (Wayne Gretzky Made History Too)

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On March 28, 1982, hockey fans witnessed one of the most famous goals in NHL history when Wayne Gretzky scored his record-breaking 92nd goa...
Friday, March 6, 2026

Two Shorthanded Goals Highlight Darryl Sutter’s First NHL Hat Trick

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On October 18, 1981, Darryl Sutter delivered the first hat trick of his NHL career, and he did it in memorable fashion. The Chicago Blackha...
Thursday, February 26, 2026

Kurri and Gretzky Strike Shorthanded Lightning (Thanks to Lee Fogolin’s Penalty)

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On December 21, 1983, the high-flying Edmonton Oilers hosted the Winnipeg Jets at the raucous Northlands Coliseum. In the heart of the 1983...
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Bernie Nicholls Erupts For 4 Goals, 6 Points To Hand Oilers First Loss Of 1983-84

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On October 20, 1983, at the Forum in Los Angeles, Bernie Nicholls delivered one of the most explosive performances of his career. The Los A...
Monday, February 2, 2026

Crazy 8’s on Long Island: Mike Bossy Scores Four in Historic 8–8 Tie With Oilers

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On March 3, 1981, the Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders delivered one of the wildest offensive showcases in NHL history. Sixteen total...
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Grant Fuhr’s Rare Two-Assist Period Fuels Record-Setting 1983-84 Season

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During the high-flying 1983-84 NHL season, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Grant Fuhr etched his name into the record books in a way few netmind...
Friday, November 28, 2025

A Rare Gordie Howe Hat Trick from Wayne Gretzky

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Wayne Gretzky’s legacy is filled with scoring records, championships, and unmatched vision on the ice but on one rare night in 1982, he pai...
Monday, November 10, 2025

Mike Krushelnyski’s Surprise Heroics: The Forgotten Star of the Oilers’ First Playoff Battle with Vancouver

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On April 9, 1986, history was made at Northlands Coliseum as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks faced off for the first time ever in...
Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Dale Hawerchuk’s Four-Point Night Not Enough Against the Mighty Oilers

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On January 4, 1985, the Winnipeg Jets rolled into Edmonton’s Northlands Coliseum for what turned into one of the most memorable regular sea...
Thursday, September 18, 2025

Miroslav Frycer’s Four-Goal Night Leads Maple Leafs Past Gretzky’s Oilers in 1986 Shootout

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The mid-80s Edmonton Oilers were an offensive juggernaut, capable of lighting up the scoreboard at will. In 1985-86, they scored eight or m...
Friday, September 5, 2025

How Lanny McDonald Joined Hockey’s Elite 60-Goal Club

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On March 16, 1983, the Calgary Flames had little to celebrate in Buffalo, dropping a 5-3 decision to the Sabres. But one goal that night wo...
Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Jari Kurri’s Historic 5-Point Game in the 1990 Stanley Cup Final

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On May 18, 1990, Jari Kurri of the Edmonton Oilers delivered one of the most dominant individual performances in Stanley Cup Final history....
Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Wayne Gretzky’s 7-Assist Game: The Start of an Unmatched NHL Legacy

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On February 15, 1980, a young Wayne Gretzky announced his arrival as a force in the NHL with a jaw-dropping seven-assist performance against...
Thursday, February 25, 2016

1979-80 O-Pee-Chee NHL: Beyond Wayne Gretzky

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The 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee hockey card series is forever known as the set that includes the Wayne Gretzky rookie card. Although not the most ...
Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Only 2 To Win Both The Hart Trophy And George Leader Cup

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The Hart Memorial Trophy has been awarded to the Most Valuable Player in the National Hockey League since the 1923-24 season. The George ...
Friday, August 22, 2014

In An NHL Without Wayne Gretzky And Mario Lemieux

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There’s no question that the National Hockey League’s record books are dominated by Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux. Between the two, th...
Sunday, August 3, 2014

Upsets Abound In 1981-82 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

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The 1981-82 National Hockey League season was the end of an evenly distributed regular season schedule. Teams now played more games agains...