#OTD in 1982 Wayne Gretzky scores his 77th goal, breaking Phil Esposito's 11-year-old record. Gretzky would add two more as the Oilers overcome Gil Perreault's hat trick in a 6-3 win. Don Edwards had only given up 1 goal to Gretzky in previous 9 games. pic.twitter.com/MHWPecQVuG

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