Highlight games
Wayne Gretzky on Oct. 31, 1981
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On Oct. 31, 1981, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Quebec Nordiques 11-4. In that game, Gretzky scored four goals (and added an assist) — he unleashed a huge offensive burst. thehockeywriters.com+2nhl.com+2
Gretzky again on Oct. 31, 1989
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On Oct. 31, 1989, playing for the Los Angeles Kings, Gretzky had another big night — six points in an 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. thehockeywriters.com+1
Other notable Halloween moments
- On Oct. 31, 1942, the Montreal Canadiens’ rookie Maurice Richard played his first NHL game, assisting on a goal in a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins. nhl.com+1
- On Oct. 31, 1993, the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 9-6 — that’s one of the highest-scoring Halloween games. nhl.com+1
- The league notes that on Halloween there have been 23 shutouts recorded in NHL history.
