1994 N.H.L. Regular Season: Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings – Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky breaks Gordie "Mr. Hockey" Howe's all-time goal-scoring record

Wayne Gretzky with the Los Angeles Kings circa 1994
Wayne Gretzky with the Los Angeles Kings circa 1994

Former New York Rangers center Wayne Gretzky circa 1996-97 N.H.L. season
Former New York Rangers center Wayne Gretzky (circa 1996-97 N.H.L. season)

Credit: Håkan Dahlström


Wayne Gretzky with the Los Angeles Kings circa 1993
Wayne Gretzky with the Los Angeles Kings circa 1993

Former N.H.L. Hall of Fame center Wayne Gretzky circa February 18, 2006 in Turin, Italy
Former N.H.L. Hall of Fame center Wayne Gretzky (circa February 18, 2006 in Turin, Italy)

Credit: Rick Dikeman


Former N.H.L. Hall of Fame right wing Gordie Howe
Former N.H.L. Hall of Fame right wing Gordie “Mr. Hockey” Howe

Credit: Ralston-Purina Company


On March 23, 1994 during the Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks N.H.L. regular season game at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, an important N.H.L. (National Hockey League) milestone was surpassed. Playing with the Los Angeles Kings at the time, Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky broke the all-time goal-scoring record of his idol former N.H.L. Hall of Fame right wing “Gordie Mr. Hockey” Howe, with goal number 802 of his legendary career.

At 14:47 of the second period, Gretzky took a pass from Kings defenseman Marty McSorley and scored the historic goal on an out-of-position Vancouver goalie Kirk McLean. After scoring the record-shattering goal, a 15-minute on-ice ceremony including Gretzky’s parents, then-Kings owner Bruce McNall and N.H.L. Commissioner Gary Bettman ensued.

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#1. Which N.H.L. player scored a league-leading 60 goals during back-to-back N.H.L. regular seasons (1992-93 and 1993-94 N.H.L. regular seasons)?

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The Canucks eventually won the game 6-3, but all eyes were on Gretzky that night. Needless to say, Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky is considered one of the greatest N.H.L. players to ever play the game and the best or in the top three at the center position. Amazingly, it took “The Great One” only 15 N.H.L. seasons to shatter the seemingly unsurpassable goal-scoring record. In comparison, Howe scored his 801st goal during his 26th N.H.L. season; 11 seasons more than Gretzky.

Gretzky eventually retired from the N.H.L. with 894 goals and 2,857 points, respectively. Both aforementioned Gretzky-set records (N.H.L. career goals and points) have yet to be surpassed. Jaromir “Mario Jr.” Jagr, the great Pittsburgh Penguin (among other teams) right winger, ended his N.H.L. career with 766 goals and 1,921 points (third and second, respectively). Brett “The Golden Brett” Hull, the N.H.L Hall of Fame St. Louis Blues (among other teams) right winger (741 career goals) commented on Gretzky’s achievement To pass Gordie, to be the Number 1 goal-scorer of all time, that’s the pinnacle of scoring goals and who’s better than Wayne Gretzky at scoring goals. On my personal list of all-time greatest N.H.L. centers, Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky goes first followed by the legendary N.H.L. Hall of Fame former Pittsburgh Penguins center, Mario “Super Mario” Lemieux.


Former N.H.L Hall of Fame center Wayne Gretzky's statue at Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada
Former N.H.L Hall of Fame center Wayne Gretzky’s statue at Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada

Credit: 117Avenue


Former New York Rangers center Wayne Gretzky circa 1996-97 N.H.L. season
Former New York Rangers center Wayne Gretzky (circa 1996-97 N.H.L. season)

Credit: Rick Dikeman


Below is Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks record-breaking game box score:

Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky's Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks record-breaking game box score    
Vancouver Canucks
36-30-4
6
Final
123T
Vancouver Canucks0336
Los Angeles Kings0213
Los Angeles Kings
24-35-3
3

Below are Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky & Gordie Howe career statistics and achievements:

Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky Short Biography and Fast Facts

Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky's Short Biography and Fast Facts   
Born:January 26, 1961 
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Height:6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position:Center
Shot:Left
Played for:Indianapolis Racers
Edmonton Oilers
Los Angeles Kings
St. Louis Blues
New York Rangers
National team: Canada
Playing career:1978–1999
Website:Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky's official website--https://www.gretzky.com/

Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky International (Canada) Career Statistics and Medals

Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky's International Career Statistics and Medals        
YearEventTeamGPGAPtsPIMMedal
1978World Junior ChampionshipsCanada689172Bronze
1981LaBatt Canada CupCanada757122Silver
1982World ChampionshipsCanada1068140Bronze
1984LaBatt Canada CupCanada857122Gold
1987Rendez-vous '87N.H.L. All-Stars20440N/A
1987LaBatt Canada CupCanada9318212Gold
1991LaBatt Canada CupCanada748122Gold
1996World CupCanada83472Silver
1998Winter OlympicsCanada60442none
Junior international totals6891721
Senior international totals57266086126
International totals633469103147

Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky N.H.L. Scoring Records

Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky's N.H.L. Scoring Records
Youngest player to score 50 goals in a season (19 years, two months)
Most points by an N.H.L. player in his first year: 137. Because of Gretzky's season played in the WHA, he was not considered a rookie in his first year, so the rookie record belongs to Teemu Selanne with 132
Most assists by an N.H.L. player in his first year: 86. The rookie record is held jointly by Peter Stastny and Joe Juneau with 70 assists. Note that the record book gives Gretzky the record for most assists and points in a game as a first year player, but not the season totals
Most 200-or-more point seasons: 4. Gretzky owns the official record for most 100 point seasons. He is the only player to reach 200 points in a season
Most consecutive 200 point seasons: 3
Most 70-or-more goal seasons: 4. The N.H.L. has a record for most 60 goal seasons, but not 70. Eight players have achieved 70 goals, and Brett Hull did so three times.
Most consecutive 70 goal seasons: 4
Most 80-or-more goal seasons: 2
Most 90-or-more goal seasons: 1. Gretzky is the only player to achieve this
Fastest 50 goals from start of season: 50 goals in 39 games. The mark of 50 goals in 50 games is a rare event, achieved by only five players. The quickest, 50 goals in 39 games, is often labelled as the most difficult one to break of all of Gretzky's records. The N.H.L. has an official record for the most goals in first 50 games, but not the fastest 50 goals
Fastest 100 points: 34 games in 1983–84
Most seasons averaging at least 1 point per game: 19
Most consecutive seasons averaging at least 1 point per game: 19
Most seasons averaging at least 2 points per game: 10
Most consecutive seasons averaging at least 2 points per game: 9
Most game-winning goals in the playoffs: 24 (tied with Brett Hull)
Most game-winning assists in one season: 23
Most game-winning assists in regular season career: 234
Most game-winning points in regular season career: 325
Highest career game-winning points per game average: 0.2185
Most 100-or-more assist seasons: 11
Most consecutive 100-or-more assist seasons: 11
Most seasons leading in even strength goals: 4
Most career even strength goals: 617
Most seasons leading in short-handed goals: 5
Most seasons leading in assists: 16
Most seasons leading in points: 11
Most seasons leading in both goals and assists: 5 (this was only achieved 7 other times in history, with Gordie Howe (2) and Mario Lemieux (2) accounting for 4 of those other occurrences).
Most seasons leading the league in goals, assists and Plus/Minus: 4 (no other player has done this, although Plus/Minus was only counted since 1967).
Most seasons leading in goals created: 7
Most seasons leading in assists per game: 12
Most seasons leading in points per game: 11
Most seasons leading in total goals on-ice for: 8
Most short-handed regular season career goals: 73
Most short-handed goals career (regular season & playoffs): 85
Most 10+ shorthanded goals in a season: 2
Most shorthanded assists career (regular season): 76
Most shorthanded assists career (playoffs): 13
Most shorthanded assists career (regular season & playoffs): 89
Most shorthanded points career (regular season): 149
Most shorthanded points career (playoffs): 24
Most shorthanded points career (regular season & playoffs): 173
Most scoring championships (Art Ross Trophy): 10
Largest margin of victory in the scoring race: 79 (in 1983–84)
Most seasons where he was his team's leading scorer: 19
Highest Plus/Minus in a single playoff year: +28 (1984–85)
Highest Plus/Minus by a forward, single season: +100
Highest Plus/Minus by a forward, career: +520
Highest Plus/Minus by a Center in Playoff Career: +67
Most M.V.P. awards (Hart Memorial Trophy): 9
Most trophies in career: 31
Former mark as youngest player to score three or more goals in an All-Star Game was passed by Dany Heatley in 2003.
Most official N.H.L. records: 61 on retirement, 60 at present (As of April 2018, 19 years after his last game)

Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky N.H.L./W.H.A. Regular Season and Playoffs Career Statistics

Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky's N.H.L./W.H.A. Regular Season and Playoffs Career Statistics                  
*Figures with asterisks are N.H.L. records
GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes; +/– = Plus/minus; PP = Powerplay goals; SH = Shorthanded goals; GW = Game-winning goals
Regular SeasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIM+/–PPSHGWGPGAPtsPIM
1975–76Toronto NationalsMetJHL282733607
1976–77Seneca NationalsMetJHL323636723523403575
1976–77Peterborough PetesOMJHL30330
1977–78Sault Ste. Marie GreyhoundsOMJHL64701121821413620260
1978–79Indianapolis RacersW.H.A.83360−30
1978–79Edmonton OilersW.H.A.72436110419239131010202
1979–80Edmonton OilersN.H.L.7951861372115131632130
1980–81Edmonton OilersN.H.L.8055109164284115439714214
1981–82Edmonton OilersN.H.L.8092*120212268118612557128
1982–83Edmonton OilersN.H.L.807112519659601869161226384
1983–84Edmonton OilersN.H.L.748711820539762012111913223512
1984–85Edmonton OilersN.H.L.8073135208521008117181730474
1985–86Edmonton OilersN.H.L.8052163*215*4671113610811192
1986–87Edmonton OilersN.H.L.79621211832870137421529346
1987–88Edmonton OilersN.H.L.644010914924399531912314316
1988–89Los Angeles KingsN.H.L.78541141682615115511517220
1989–90Los Angeles KingsN.H.L.73401021424281044737100
1990–91Los Angeles KingsN.H.L.7841122163163080512411152
1991–92Los Angeles KingsN.H.L.74319012134−12122262572
1992–93Los Angeles KingsN.H.L.4516496566021241525404
1993–94Los Angeles KingsN.H.L.81389213020−251440
1994–95Los Angeles KingsN.H.L.481137486−20301
1995–96Los Angeles KingsN.H.L.6215668132−7502
1995–96St. Louis BluesN.H.L.18813212−611113214160
1996–97New York RangersN.H.L.822572972812602151010202
1997–98New York RangersN.H.L.8223679028−11604
1998–99New York RangersN.H.L.709536214−23303
W.H.A. career totals (1 season)80*46*64*110*19*20*9*131010202
N.H.L. career totals (20 seasons)1487*894*1963*2857*577*520*204*73*91*20812226038266

Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky N.H.L. Head Coach Career Record

Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky's N.H.L. Head Coach Career Record        
TeamYearRegular seasonPostseason
GWLOTLPtsFinishResult
Phoenix Coyotes2005–068238395815th in PacificMissed playoffs
Phoenix Coyotes2006–078231465675th in PacificMissed playoffs
Phoenix Coyotes2007–088238377834th in PacificMissed playoffs
Phoenix Coyotes2008–098236397794th in PacificMissed playoffs
Total32814316124

Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky N.H.L. and International Career Awards

Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky's N.H.L. and International Career Awards
Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky won nine Hart Trophies, the N.H.L.'s most valuable player award, and eight of these were awarded in consecutive years from 1980–87. Gretzky holds the record for the most M.V.P. awards of any player in North American professional sports.
Lou Kaplan Trophy (W.H.A. rookie of the year) — 1979
Hart Memorial Trophy (most valuable player) — 1980–87, 1989
Art Ross Trophy (scoring champion) — 1981–87, 1990, 1991, 1994
Charlie Conacher Humanitarian Award — 1980[27]
Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff most valuable player) — 1985, 1988
Lester B. Pearson Award (outstanding player, voted by the players) — 1982–85, 1987
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (sportsmanship) — 1980, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1999
N.H.L. Plus-Minus Award (best plus-minus rating; formerly Emery Edge Trophy) — 1984, 1985, 1987 (league leader in 1982 no award)
Stanley Cup — 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988
Canada Cup — 1984, 1987, 1991
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl (Western Conference Champions) — 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1993
Presidents' Trophy (N.H.L. Regular Season Champion) — 1986, 1987
Chrysler-Dodge/N.H.L. Performer of the Year — 1985, 1986, 1987
Dodge/N.H.L. Performance of the Year Trophy — 1989
Lester Patrick Trophy (outstanding service to hockey in the United States) — 1994
Lou Marsh Trophy (Canadian athlete of the year) — 1982, 1983, 1985, 1989
Lionel Conacher Award (Canadian male athlete of the year) — 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1989, 1999
N.H.L. All-Star Game M.V.P. — 1983, 1989, 1999
N.H.L. M.V.P. — Rendez-vous '87
Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year — 1982
Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year — 1982
New York Rangers M.V.P. — 1997-98
Olympic Gold - Hockey (as Executive Director-Manager) — 2002
World Cup of Hockey Champion (as Executive Director-Manager) — 2004

Click here to view Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky N.H.L./W.H.A. Career Records/Achievements–(Comprehensive List)


Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky N.H.L./W.H.A. Career Achievements and Awards

Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky's N.H.L./W.H.A Career Achievements and Awards
Special Recognition
Freeway named after Gretzky--Wayne Gretzky Drive in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Awards
Wayne Gretzky International Award
Wayne Gretzky 99 Award
Wayne Gretzky Trophy
Video games
Wayne Gretzky and the N.H.L,P,A, All-Stars
Wayne Gretzky Hockey
Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey
Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey '98

Gordie “Mr. Hockey” Howe Short Biography and Fast Facts

Gordie Howe's Short Biography and Fast Facts    
Born:March 31, 1928
Floral, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died:June 10, 2016 (aged 88)
Sylvania, Ohio, U.S.A.
Height:6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
PositionRight wing
ShotAmbidextrous
Played forU.S.H.L.
Omaha Knights
NHL
Detroit Red Wings
Hartford Whalers
W.H.A.
Houston Aeros
New England Whalers
I.H.L.
Detroit Vipers
National team Canada
Playing career1946–1971
1973–1980
1997

Gordie “Mr. Hockey” Howe N.H.L./W.H.A Career Achievements and Awards

Gordie Howe's N.H.L./W.H.A. Career Achievements and Awards   
Awards
N.H.L.W.H.A.
AwardYear(s)AwardYear(s)
Art Ross Trophy1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1957,Avco World Trophy1974, 1975
1963Gary L. Davidson Award1974
Goal scoring leader1951, 1952, 1953, 1957, 1963W.H.A. First All-Star Team1974, 1975
Hart Memorial Trophy1952, 1953, 1957, 1958, 1960,
1963
N.H.L. All-Star Game1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952,
1953, 1954, 1955, 1957, 1958,
1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963,
1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969,
1970, 1971, 1980
N.H.L. First All-Star Team1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1957,
1958, 1960, 1963, 1966, 1968,
1969, 1970
N.H.L. Second All-Star Team1949, 1950, 1956, 1959, 1961,
1962, 1965, 1967
Stanley Cup1950, 1952, 1954, 1955

Gordie “Mr. Hockey” Howe N.H.L./W.H.A. Career Records

Gordie Howe's N.H.L./W.H.A. Career Records
Most N.H.L. regular season games played: 1,767
Most N.H.L. regular season games played with a single team: 1,687
Most N.H.L. and W.H.A. regular season games played: 2,186
Most N.H.L. and W.H.A. regular season and playoff games played: 2,421
Most N.H.L. and W.H.A. Goals regular season 975
Most N.H.L. seasons played: 26 (tied with Chris Chelios)
Most N.H.L. and W.H.A. seasons played: 32
Most N.H.L. regular season goals by a right winger: 801
Most N.H.L. regular season points by a father/son combo (with son Mark): 2,592
Most consecutive N.H.L. 20-goal seasons: 22 (1949–1971)
First player to score over 1000 goals (W.H.A. and N.H.L., regular season and playoff combined)
First player to reach 1,500 games played in N.H.L. history.
Most times leading N.H.L. playoffs in scoring (six times)
Oldest player to play in N.H.L.: 52 years, 11 days (no other player has played past the age of 48)
First in Detroit Red Wings history in points, goals and games played, second in assists
Most N.H.L. All-Star Game appearances: 23

1993-94 N.H.L. Regular Season: Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings–6-3–Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky scores career goal #802 breaking all-time N.H.L. goals record–(March 23, 1994–Great Western Forum–Inglewood,
California)


Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Inductee–Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky (2000)


1989-90 N.H.L. Regular Season: Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers–5-4–Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky registers career point #1,852 breaking Gordie “Mr. Hockey” Howe’s all-time N.H.L. points record–(October 15, 1989–Northlands Coliseum–Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)


1987 Labatt Canada Cup–Wayne”The Great One” Gretzky and Mario “Super Mario” Lemieux Highlights–Every Tournament Goal and Assist Registered By The Two Legends (August 28 to September 15, 1987)


Click here to view April 18, 1999: Gretzky plays final NHL game – NHL.com

1998-99 N.H.L. Regular Season: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers–2-1 (Overtime)–Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky’s Final N.H.L. Game–Complete Game–Part One (April 18, 1999–Madison Square Garden–New York City,
New York)


1998-99 N.H.L. Regular Season: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers–2-1 (Overtime)–Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky’s Final N.H.L. Game–Complete Game–Part Two (April 18, 1999–Madison Square Garden–New York City,
New York)


1998-99 N.H.L. Regular Season: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers–2-1 (Overtime)–Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky’s Final N.H.L. Game–Complete Game–Part Three (April 18, 1999–Madison Square Garden–New York City,
New York)


1998-99 N.H.L. Regular Season: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers–2-1 (Overtime)–Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky’s Final N.H.L. Game–Complete Game–Part Four (April 18, 1999–Madison Square Garden–New York City,
New York)


E.S.P.N. SportsCenter Top 10 Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky Moments


Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky SportsNet Tribute: 20 Years Later: Wayne Gretzky Last N.H.L. Game


N.H.L. Network Countdown: Top 25 Wayne Gretzky Records


N.H.L. Tribute: Gretzky first game with the Los Angeles Kings (October 6, 1988)


Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky N.H.L. Career Highlights


N.H.L. 100 Greatest Players: Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky N.H.L. Tribute


Gordie “Mr. Hockey” Howe N.H.L. Career Highlights


N.H.L. 100 Greatest Players: Gordie “Mr. Hockey” Howe N.H.L. Tribute


Gordie “Mr. Hockey” Howe SportsNet Tribute: Life of a Legend


N.H.L. Tribute: Gordie “Mr. Hockey” Howe scores his final playoff goal (April 9, 1980)


Gordie “Mr. Hockey” Howe E.S.P.N. Classic Documentary


SportsCentury Greatest Athletes #21: Gordie Howe


Gordie “Mr. Hockey” Howe Biography Channel Tribute–Legends Of Hockey – Gordie Howe


N.H.L. – 1986 – Special – Gordie “Mr. Hockey” Howe – Career Highlights + Interview


Published on: April 24, 2018


Sources: Wikipedia–https://www.en.wikipedia.org,
N.H.L.–https://www.nhl.com, Los Angeles Kings–https://www.nhl.com/kings/, New York Rangers–https://www.nhl.com/rangers, Vancouver Canucks–https://www.nhl.com/canucks, E.S.P.N.–https://www.espn.com, Quant Hockey–https://www.quanthockey.com/, YouTube–https://www.youtube.com

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