By The Numbers: 56—The Number That Meant the Game Was Over
Why Wayne Gretzky’s 56 empty-net goals mattered—and what they reveal about trust, awareness, and the quiet parts of greatness in NHL hockey history.
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Why Wayne Gretzky’s 56 empty-net goals mattered—and what they reveal about trust, awareness, and the quiet parts of greatness in NHL hockey history.
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