Conversely:
1981 -- 164 points
1989 -- 168 points
1991 -- 163 points
1981 -- 36 ES goals (3rd NHL)
1991 -- 33 ES goals (4th NHL)
1982 -- 120 assists
1987 -- 121 assists
1991 -- 122 assists
1983 -- 20.4% shooting
1988 -- 19.0% shooting
1991 -- 19.3% shooting
As we all know, Gretzky's prime ended overnight in September 1991, after which he was never close to the same. Nevertheless:
1980 -- 1st in assists
1981 -- 1st in assists
1997 -- 1st in assists
1998 -- 1st in assists
Also:
1980 (calendar year) -- 1st of North American players
1998 (calendar year) -- 1st of North American players