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    Brian T. Dessart
    Brian T. Dessart
    Oct 15, 2025, 15:30
    Updated at: Oct 15, 2025, 15:30

    Wayne Gretzky faced the Edmonton Oilers and left with a historic NHL record on Oct. 15, 1989.

    Here's today's NHL Nugget – this Wild Wednesday Rewind heads back to Oct. 15, 1989, at the Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton.

    The Oilers faithful watched their former hero, Wayne Gretzky, come in as the opponent with the Los Angeles Kings, but this night carried much more significance than that with the NHL points record on the line.

    Brian T. Dessart takes fans on a distinctive ride through the historic-laden NHL with the #NHLNugget. Check out NHLNugget.com to find where to follow NHL Nugget on social media.  And for past NHL Nuggets, click here.