Kurri and Gretzky 's roles were to score goals ; Tikkanen was the line 's defensive player .
He soon became an important part of the Oilers , playing on the team 's first line with Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri .
Jari Kurri and Wayne Gretzky 's roles were to score goals ; Tikkanen was the line 's defensive player .
He soon became an important part of the Oilers , playing on the team 's first line with Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri .