Wayne Gretzky made his St. Louis Blues debut on February 29, 1996, and wasted no time making an impact—scoring his first goal with the club that very night in a 2–2 tie against the Vancouver Canucks. Named captain upon arrival, Gretzky recorded 21 points in 18 regular season games and added 16 more in the playoffs, forming an instant connection with Brett Hull. Though his stint in St. Louis lasted just a few months, it remains a fascinating chapter in the career of one of hockey’s greatest players.