Despite being underdogs against the defending Stanley Cup champion Edmonton Oilers in the Smythe Division semifinals, Gretzky led the Kings to a shocking upset of his old squad, spearheading the Kings' return from a 3–1 series deficit to win the series 4–3.

Jan 24, 2025 · Wayne Gretzky is a former ice hockey player from Canada who is widely considered to be the greatest player in National Hockey League history. During his career, which included nine seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, Gretzky set NHL records for most points (2,857) and goals (894).

Statistics and Records of Wayne Gretzky, a hockey player and coach from Brantford, ONT born Jan 26 1961 who was active from 1975 to 1999.

Jan 20, 2025 · EDMONTON --Alex Ovechkin had a special tour of the Edmonton Oilers Hall of Fame on Monday with an opportunity to try on the gloves and hold the stick that Wayne Gretzky used in the 1980s.The ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Wayne Gretzky (center) and his brother, Keith, with their father, Walter, following an Edmonton Oilers game against the New Jersey Devils on Jan. 15, 1984 at Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford ...

Sep 25, 2023 · Arguably hockey's greatest player, Wayne Gretzky played for the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues and the New York Rangers during his long career.

Jan 27, 2024 · Wayne Gretzky signs a 21-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers, then of the World Hockey Association, at centre ice Jan. 26, 1979, before a game against the Cincinnati Stingers.

Wayne Gretzky played 20 seasons for 4 teams, including the Oilers and Kings. He had 894 goals, 1,963 assists and a plus-minus of +520 in 1,487 games. He won 9 Hart Trophies, 5 Lady Byng Trophies, 2 Conn Smythe Trophies and 4 Stanley Cups. He …

Nov 1, 2009 · Edmonton Oilers. In Edmonton's first season in the NHL (1979–80), Gretzky tied for the lead in scoring, won the Hart Trophy as the league's "most valuable player," won the Lady Byng Trophy and began an assault on scoring records that is likely unprecedented in any sport.

Nov 7, 2019 · Oiler owner Peter Pocklington pulled off the coup Wednesday, agreeing to take over Gretzky’s seven-year personal services contract, a three-year PS deal with Driscoll which earns him $90,000...