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January 10, 1989 Wayne Gretzky becomes NHL’s all-time leading scorer

Chris Herbolsheimert
Posted 1/9/24

In an electrifying display of skill and finesse, Los Angeles Kings center Wayne Gretzky has etched his name into the annals of hockey history as the NHL's all-time leading scorer, a milestone achieved in a dramatic 5-4 home victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Gretzky's four assists in the game propelled his combined regular season and playoff point total to an unprecedented 2,011, surpassing the legendary Gordie Howe's record by a single point.

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