THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Dec. 17
1983:
Wayne Gretzky
reaches two NHL milestones when he
scores one goal and assists on five others
to help the Edmonton Oilers defeat the Quebec Nordiques 8-1 at Northlands Coliseum. Gretzky gets his 500th assist and 800th point in his 352nd NHL game. No one has reached either total faster.
Dec. 17: Gretzky gets 800th point, 500th assist
Plus: First 0-0 tie in NHL history; Malkin scores 400th goal
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