Wayne Gretzky reveals the NHL record he believes will never be broken during New Heights podcast appearance
Wayne Gretzky reflects on his most cherished and potentially unbreakable record (Getty Images)
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ockey legend Wayne Gretzky, often referred to as "The Great One," recently made a guest appearance on New Heights, the popular podcast hosted by NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce.
During the episode, Gretzky reflected on the storied milestones of his illustrious NHL career and shared which of his records he believes is truly untouchable: scoring 50 goals in just 39 games.
Wayne Gretzky's 50-in-39 feat is the one he cherishes most
When asked about the most cherished record of his career, Gretzky didn't hesitate to point to the one that still amazes hockey fans over four decades later. 'If I had one record that I cherish the most. I think it's going to be hardest to break and what was I scored 50 goals in 39 games,' he told the Kelce brothers.
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That remarkable achievement came on December 30, 1981, when Gretzky scored five goals in a single game against the Philadelphia Flyers. It capped off a blazing start to his 1981-82 season, in which he went on to set an NHL record with 92 goals — still the highest total in a single season.
Gretzky opened up about the emotional weight of that record-breaking night, recalling a candid moment with his roommate while heading to the arena.
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'So, I was driving to the rink with my roommate. I had 45 goals in 38 games. I was a little more edgy than normal heading into the arena and my buddy turned to me and he said 'Are you okay?'And I said, 'You know, I just thought of this, If I don't get 50 in 50 now, people are going to say I choked.''
What followed was a masterclass in goal scoring as Gretzky netted five in a single night, not only reaching but obliterating the revered 50-in-50 mark.
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The likes of Mario Lemieux, Brett Hull, and Mike Bossy flirted with the 50-in-50 milestone, but only Gretzky managed to do it in fewer than 50 games — and he did it three times. Even as modern legends like Alex Ovechkin rewrite the record books, Gretzky's 50-in-39 stands as a towering benchmark, and in his own words, it may remain 'the hardest to break' in NHL history.
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