1989–90 Los Angeles Kings season



The 1989–90 Los Angeles Kings season was the franchise's 23rd season in the National Hockey League. The Kings finished 4th in the Smythe Division and lost in the Division Finals to the Edmonton Oilers 4 games to 0.

Off-season
The Kings held their training camp in Hull, Quebec.

Regular Season
Mario Gosselin was the first goaltender in NHL history to lose a game without giving up a goal. Gosselin filled in for Kelly Hrudey and the Kings gave up an empty net goal. The result was a 7-6 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Wayne Gretzky's Scoring Record
On October 15, 1989, playing in only his 780th career game, Wayne Gretzky became the all-time leading scorer in NHL history, breaking the record of 1,850 career points set by his idol, Gordie Howe. Gretzky set the new record on a game-tying goal against Bill Ranford in the final minute of a contest against his former team, the Edmonton Oilers, in Edmonton. Afterwards, Howe was on hand to congratulate Gretzky on his accomplishment. The Kings went on to win the game in overtime.

Player Stats
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals

MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage

Awards and Records

 * Art Ross Trophy: Wayne Gretzky
 * Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Wayne Gretzky, Runner Up
 * Luc Robitaille, Left Wing, NHL First Team All-Star
 * Wayne Gretzky, Center, NHL Second Team All-Star