Wayne Gretzky Breaks Points Record On this day, in 1989 Wayne Gretzky's record-setting goal tied the game, he passed Gordie Howe's points record in the final period of a game against the Edmonton Oilers. October 15, 1989 Sport: Hockey Trivia Which Nations Won the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals the Last Time Baseball Was an Olympic Sport? What Are the Five Events That Make Up the Modern Olympic Pentathon? sports in this article Ice Hockey tags in this article Fan On This Day SportsEngine