Despite being underdogs against the defending Stanley Cup champion Edmonton Oilers in the Smythe Division semifinals, Gretzky led the Kings to a shocking upset of his old squad, spearheading the Kings' return from a 3–1 series deficit to win the series 4–3.

Statistics and Records of Wayne Gretzky, a hockey player and coach from Brantford, ONT born Jan 26 1961 who was active from 1975 to 1999.

1984-85 Edmonton Oilers Roster and Statistics. Record: 49-20-11 (109 points), Finished 1st in NHL Smythe Division (Schedule and Results) Coach: Glen Sather (49-20-11) Captain: Wayne Gretzky. Primary Arena: Northlands Coliseum. 1984-85 Stanley Cup Champions. Preseason Odds: Stanley Cup +100. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free.

On Aug. 9, 1988, the Oilers, just two months removed from lifting the Stanley Cup, sent Gretzky, Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski to the Kings in exchange for Jimmy Carson, Martin...

Sep 25, 2023 · Arguably hockey's greatest player, Wayne Gretzky played for the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues and the New York Rangers during his long career.

Jan 24, 2025 · Wayne Gretzky is a former ice hockey player from Canada who is widely considered to be the greatest player in National Hockey League history. During his career, which included nine seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, Gretzky set NHL records for most points (2,857) and goals (894).

Jan 12, 2025 · Over a storied career that began in the NHL in the 1979-80 season with the Edmonton Oilers, Gretzky shattered numerous records and earned multiple accolades, including the Hart Memorial Trophy for Most Valuable Player in his rookie year.

Nov 1, 2009 · Edmonton Oilers. In Edmonton's first season in the NHL (1979–80), Gretzky tied for the lead in scoring, won the Hart Trophy as the league's "most valuable player," won the Lady Byng Trophy and began an assault on scoring records that is likely unprecedented in any sport.

Jan 22, 2025 · EDMONTON --Alex Ovechkin had a special tour of the Edmonton Oilers Hall of Fame on Monday with an opportunity to try on the gloves and hold the stick that Wayne Gretzky used in the 1980s.The ...

Gretzky scored his first professional goal against the Edmonton Oilers in his fifth game, with his second goal coming four seconds later. However, he only played eight games for Indianapolis. With the Racers losing $40,000 per game, Skalbania sold Gretzky and two other players to the Oilers for $700,000.