In 1987, Wayne Gretzky had six assists for the Oilers, tying the NHL record for most assists in a playoff game as the Edmonton Oilers set a Stanley Cup playoff record for most goals in a game when they beat L.A. 13-3 in game two of the Smythe Division Semi-Finals.
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Gretzky's six assists also included his 177th career playoff point, passing Jean Beliveau and putting him into first place on the all time playoff scoring list.
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Gretzky also scored a goal in the Oilers 13-3 win to give him seven points in a playoff game for the third time in his career.
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