April 24

In 1983, Wayne Gretzky tied an NHL record with three assists in one period (the third), and added the game winning goal as the Oilers beat Chicago 8-4, in Game 1 of their Campbell Conference Finals.

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In 1984, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added three assists as the Oilers won 7-1 over the visiting Minnesota North Stars, in Game 1 of the Campbell Conference Finals.

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In 1986, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored a hat trick and added two assists as the Oilers won 7-4 at Calgary, in Game 4 of the Smythe Division Finals.

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In 1989, the Kings' Wayne Gretzky scored his 86th career playoff goal, making him the #1 playoff goal scorer in NHL history (passing Mike Bossy who had 85 with the Islanders). Kings lost 5-3 to Flames, in Game 4 of the Smythe Division Finals.
 

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