In 1986, Wayne Gretzky picked up career playoff assists #102 and #103 to pass Islanders' Denis Potvin and move into first place on the all time NHL playoff assist list. Oilers won 5-1 at Vancouver, in Game 3 of the Smythe Division Semi-Finals.
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In 1987, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added four assists to lead the Oilers to a 6-3 win over the Kings, in Game 4 of the Smythe Division Semi-Finals, in Los Angeles. His goal and three assists in the third period set a record for most points in a period during a playoff game.
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In 1988, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added four assists as the Oilers won 6-2 against the visiting Winnipeg Jets, in Game 5 of the Smythe Division Semi-Finals.
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