NUMBERS GAME

One of the few NHL records Wayne Gretzky doesn’t hold is games played. But Gretzky, in his 20th NHL season, is gaining there too.

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Player Team(s) Games Played Gordie Howe Detroit, Hartford 1,767 Alex Delvecchio Detroit 1,549 John Bucyk Detroit, Boston 1,540 Tim Horton Tor., NY Rangers, Pitt., Buffalo 1,446 Mike Gartner Wash., Minn., NY Rangers, Tor., Phx. 1,432 Wayne Gretzky Edmont., Kings, St. Louis, NY Rangers 1,420* Harry Howell NY Rangers, Calif. Kings 1,411

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* includes Monday’s game

Note--World Hockey Assn. totals not included.