10 - 15 Sports History Gretzky Breaks Howe's Record by MadSportsRadio published on 2021-10-15T17:21:51Z n October 15, 1989, Los Angeles King Wayne Gretzky breaks Gordie Howe's points record (1,850) in the final period of a game against the Edmonton Oilers. Gretzky's record-setting goal tied the game; in overtime he scored another, and the Kings won 5-4. Genre Sports