In 1984 Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky extended his NHL record consecutive game assist streak to 17 straight as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota North Stars, 12-8, the most goals scored in an NHL game since 1920. Wayne Gretzky led the scoring with four goals and four assists and his eight points is tied for his career high for most points in a single game. Gretzky scored 38 assists during the 17 game streak.
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In 1986 Wayne Gretzky became the first player in NHL history to get 100 points in a season for seven straight years. The milestone came when he picked up an assist in a 4-3 Oilers win against the Hartford Whalers.
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In 1994 Wayne Gretzky picked up four assists to lead the Kings to a 5-1 win against the Quebec Nordiques at the Forum.
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In 1997 the New York Rangers' Wayne Gretzky tied a club record with four assists in the second period as New York won 6-4 over the visiting Ottawa Senators. It was the Rangers' 2,000th franchise victory.
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