Gretzky not only passed Esposito’s record, but notched a hat trick during the game against the Buffalo Sabres — all in the third period. Perreault also had a hat trick in the game, which the Oilers won 6-3. Bidding on the lot, which does not have a reserve price, is currently at $20,000 with more than a week remaining in the auction.

We're tracking Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record and trying to determine the game in which he's most likely to break the record.

Ovi is just nine goals away from breaking Gretzky's scoring record. Will he do it this season? And if so, against which team will he do it? See the odds.