April 3, 1997, the New York Rangers defeated the Boston Bruins 5-4 as Number 99 Wayne Gretzky tallied the 2,700th point of his NHL career. He was 850 points ahead of the legendary Number 9 Gordie Howe who was in 2nd place at that time. Gretzky finished his career with an incredible 2,857 points registered in the NHL.
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Wayne Gretzky Scored 2700th Point
Mark Messier had a goal and two assists Thursday as the New York Rangers broke out to an early lead and hung on for a 5-4 victory over the reeling Boston... — www.upi.com
April 3, 1997, the Rangers defeated the Boston Bruins 5-4 with Number 99, the "Great One" Wayne Gretzky tallying the 2,700th point of his NHL career.
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