October 31

In 1981, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky became the first player in NHL history to get seven career hat tricks before age 21, when he scored three times (and added an assist) in an 11-4 win over the visiting Quebec Nordiques.

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In 1989, Los Angeles' Wayne Gretzky scored his 46th career hat trick and added three assists in the Kings' 8-4 win at Pittsburgh.
 

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