Edmonton Oilers seasons
Encyclopedia
This is a list of seasons completed by the Edmonton Oilers professional ice hockey
club. This list documents the records and playoff results of the Oilers' 35 year history in both the World Hockey Association
(WHA) and later, the National Hockey League
(NHL).
The Edmonton Oilers
began as a charter member of the World Hockey Association
(WHA) in 1972, and were known as the Alberta Oilers for their first season after their Calgary
counterparts were unable to play. The Oilers were a middle of the road team, failing to win a single playoff series until their seventh, and final, season in the WHA. In that last year, the Oilers lost to the Winnipeg Jets
in the last Avco World Trophy
final.
In 1979, the Oilers, along with the Jets, the Hartford Whalers
and the Quebec Nordiques
joined the NHL following the dissolution of the WHA. They would quickly find success, first by shocking the Montreal Canadiens
in 1980–81, then by finishing atop the Smythe Division
each of the next five years. After falling to the New York Islanders
in their first Stanley Cup
final in 1982–83, the Oilers would achieve what is generally regarded as the last dynasty in NHL history by capturing five Stanley Cups in seven years between 1984 and 1990.
The Oilers have not since been able to duplicate that level of success since, however, they did capture their seventh Conference title in 2005–06, as their run took them to the seventh game of the Stanley Cup final, which they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes
.
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses/Shootout Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
club. This list documents the records and playoff results of the Oilers' 35 year history in both the World Hockey Association
World Hockey Association
The World Hockey Association was a professional ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first major competition for the National Hockey League since the collapse of the Western Hockey League in 1926...
(WHA) and later, the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL).
The Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
began as a charter member of the World Hockey Association
World Hockey Association
The World Hockey Association was a professional ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first major competition for the National Hockey League since the collapse of the Western Hockey League in 1926...
(WHA) in 1972, and were known as the Alberta Oilers for their first season after their Calgary
Calgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
counterparts were unable to play. The Oilers were a middle of the road team, failing to win a single playoff series until their seventh, and final, season in the WHA. In that last year, the Oilers lost to the Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets were a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972, moving to the National Hockey League in 1979 following the collapse of the WHA...
in the last Avco World Trophy
Avco World Trophy
The Avco World Trophy, also known as the Avco Cup, was the championship trophy of the original World Hockey Association . The trophy's naming rights were sold to the former Avco Corporation , a defense contractor who bought the rights to advertise their consumer finance division...
final.
In 1979, the Oilers, along with the Jets, the Hartford Whalers
Hartford Whalers
The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97...
and the Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...
joined the NHL following the dissolution of the WHA. They would quickly find success, first by shocking the Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
in 1980–81, then by finishing atop the Smythe Division
Smythe Division
The NHL's Smythe Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Clarence Campbell Conference. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Conn Smythe. It is the fore-runner of the NHL's Northwest Division and NHL's Pacific Division....
each of the next five years. After falling to the New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
in their first Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
final in 1982–83, the Oilers would achieve what is generally regarded as the last dynasty in NHL history by capturing five Stanley Cups in seven years between 1984 and 1990.
The Oilers have not since been able to duplicate that level of success since, however, they did capture their seventh Conference title in 2005–06, as their run took them to the seventh game of the Stanley Cup final, which they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...
.
WHA (1972–79)
| Avco World Trophy Avco World Trophy The Avco World Trophy, also known as the Avco Cup, was the championship trophy of the original World Hockey Association . The trophy's naming rights were sold to the former Avco Corporation , a defense contractor who bought the rights to advertise their consumer finance division... champions |
Division or regular season Champions | League Leader |
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
| Season | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs | Reference |
| 1972–73 | 78 | 37 | 35 | 6 | 80 | 259 | 250 | 843 | 4th, West | Did not qualify | |
| 1973–74 | 78 | 44 | 32 | 2 | 90 | 332 | 275 | 1273 | 3rd, West | Lost in Preliminary Round, 1–4 (Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and... ) |
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| 1974–75 | 78 | 36 | 38 | 4 | 76 | 279 | 279 | 896 | 5th, Canadian | Did not qualify | |
| 1975–76 | 81 | 27 | 49 | 5 | 59 | 268 | 345 | 991 | 4th, Canadian | Lost in Quarterfinals, 0–4 (Jets Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets were a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972, moving to the National Hockey League in 1979 following the collapse of the WHA... ) |
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| 1976–77 | 81 | 34 | 43 | 4 | 72 | 243 | 304 | 1319 | 4th, West | Lost in Quarterfinals, 1–4 (Aeros Houston Aeros (WHA) The Houston Aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978.-Franchise history:The Aeros became one of the original franchises in the World Hockey Association when the Dayton Arrows franchise was moved to Houston in 1972... ) |
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| 1977–78 | 80 | 38 | 39 | 3 | 79 | 309 | 307 | 1296 | 5th, WHA | Lost in Preliminary Round, 1–4 (Whalers) | |
| 1978–79 | 80 | 48 | 30 | 2 | 98 | 340 | 266 | 1220 | 1st, WHA | Won in Semifinals, 4–3 (Whalers) Lost in Finals, 2–4 (Jets Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets were a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972, moving to the National Hockey League in 1979 following the collapse of the WHA... ) |
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| Reg. season | 556 | 264 | 266 | 26 | 554 | 2030 | 2026 | 7838 | |||
| Playoffs | 32 | 9 | 23 | All-time series record: 1–5 | |||||||
| Totals | 588 | 273 | 289 | 26 |
NHL (1979–present)
| Stanley Cup Champions | Conference Champions | Division Champions | League Leader |
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses/Shootout Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs | Reference |
| 1979–80 | 1979–80 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season The 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' eighth season, their first season in the National Hockey League , as they were one of the teams that were part of the WHA-NHL merger that took place on June 22, 1979.... |
80 | 28 | 39 | 13 | — | 69 | 301 | 322 | 1528 | 4th, Smythe | Lost in Preliminary Round, 0–3 (Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
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| 1980–81 | 1980–81 1980–81 Edmonton Oilers season The 1980–81 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 2nd season in the NHL, and they finished with 74 points, a 5 point improvement from their 1st season.... |
80 | 29 | 35 | 16 | — | 74 | 328 | 327 | 1544 | 4th, Smythe | Won in Preliminary Round, 3–0 (Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) Lost in Quarterfinals, 2–4 (Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
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| 1981–82 | 1981–82 1981–82 Edmonton Oilers season The 1981–82 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 3rd season in the NHL, as they finished with a franchise record 48 wins and 111 points, and won the Smythe Division for the first time in team history... |
80 | 48 | 17 | 15 | — | 111 | 417 | 295 | 1473 | 1st, Smythe | Lost in Division Semifinals, 2–3 (Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
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| 1982–83 | 1982–83 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season The 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 4th season in the NHL, their 2nd straight season of finishing with over 100 points, and they won the Smythe Division for the 2nd straight season... |
80 | 47 | 21 | 12 | — | 106 | 424 | 315 | 1771 | 1st, Smythe | Won in Division Semifinals, 3–0 (Jets Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets were a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972, moving to the National Hockey League in 1979 following the collapse of the WHA... ) Won in Division Finals, 4–1 (Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... ) Won in Conference Finals, 4–0 (Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... ) Lost in Finals, 0–4 (Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
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| 1983–84 | 1983–84 1983–84 Edmonton Oilers season The 1983–84 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 5th season in the NHL. After an outstanding regular season, the Oilers won their first Stanley Cup.-Regular season:... |
80 | 57 | 18 | 5 | — | 119 | 446 | 314 | 1577 | 1st, Smythe | Won in Division Semifinals, 3–0 (Jets Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets were a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972, moving to the National Hockey League in 1979 following the collapse of the WHA... ) Won in Division Finals, 4–3 (Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... ) Won in Conference Finals, 4–0 (North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... ) Stanley Cup Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug... Champions, 4–1 (Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
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| 1984–85 | 1984–85 1984–85 Edmonton Oilers season The 1984–85 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 6th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a Stanley Cup championship in 1983–84. Edmonton would win their fourth-straight Smythe Division title, and repeat as Stanley Cup champions.-Regular season:... |
80 | 49 | 20 | 11 | — | 109 | 401 | 298 | 1567 | 1st, Smythe | Won in Division Semifinals, 3–0 (Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Won in Division Finals, 4–0 (Jets Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets were a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972, moving to the National Hockey League in 1979 following the collapse of the WHA... ) Won in Conference Finals, 4–2 (Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... ) Stanley Cup Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug... Champions, 4–1 (Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
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| 1985–86 | 1985–86 1985–86 Edmonton Oilers season The 1985–86 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 7th season in the NHL, and they were coming off back to back Stanley Cup Championships. Edmonton would win the Presidents Trophy, as they finished with 119 points, which was a league high and tied the franchise record which was set in the 1983–84... |
80 | 56 | 17 | 7 | — | 119 | 426 | 310 | 1928 | 1st, Smythe | Won in Division Semifinals, 3–0 (Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... ) Lost in Division Finals, 3–4 (Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... ) |
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| 1986–87 | 1986–87 1986–87 Edmonton Oilers season The 1986–87 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 8th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a heart breaking playoff loss to the Calgary Flames the year before, ending the Oilers' bid for a third-straight Stanley Cup. Edmonton would win the Presidents' Trophy, as they finished with 106... |
80 | 50 | 24 | 6 | — | 106 | 372 | 284 | 1721 | 1st, Smythe | Won in Division Semifinals, 4–1 (Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Won in Division Finals, 4–0 (Jets Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets were a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972, moving to the National Hockey League in 1979 following the collapse of the WHA... ) Won in Conference Finals, 4–1 (Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... ) Stanley Cup Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug... Champions, 4–3 (Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
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| 1987–88 | 1987–88 1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season The 1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 9th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a Stanley Cup championship against the Philadelphia Flyers the previous season, which was their 3rd Stanley Cup in the past 4 seasons... |
80 | 44 | 25 | 11 | — | 99 | 363 | 288 | 2173 | 2nd, Smythe | Won in Division Semifinals, 4–1 (Jets Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets were a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972, moving to the National Hockey League in 1979 following the collapse of the WHA... ) Won in Division Finals, 4–0 (Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... ) Won in Conference Finals, 4–1 (Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... ) Stanley Cup Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug... Champions, 4–0 (Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... ) |
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| 1988–89 | 1988–89 1988–89 Edmonton Oilers season The 1988–89 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 10th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a Stanley Cup championship after defeating the Boston Bruins the previous season, which was their 4th Stanley Cup in the past 5 seasons. The Oilers would finish 3rd in the Smythe Division with 84... |
80 | 38 | 34 | 8 | — | 84 | 325 | 306 | 1931 | 3rd, Smythe | Lost in Division Semifinals, 3–4 (Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
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| 1989–90 | 1989–90 1989–90 Edmonton Oilers season The 1989–90 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 11th season in the NHL, and they were coming off their shortest playoff run in seven years when the Los Angeles Kings defeated Edmonton in the first round of the playoffs... |
80 | 38 | 28 | 14 | — | 90 | 315 | 283 | 2046 | 3rd, Smythe | Won in Division Semifinals, 4–3 (Jets Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets were a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972, moving to the National Hockey League in 1979 following the collapse of the WHA... ) Won in Division Finals, 4–0 (Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Won in Conference Finals, 4–2 (Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... ) Stanley Cup Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug... Champions, 4–1 (Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... ) |
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| 1990–91 | 1990–91 1990–91 Edmonton Oilers season The 1990–91 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 12th season in the NHL, and they were coming off of their 5th Stanley Cup in the last 7 seasons, after defeating the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup finals... |
80 | 37 | 37 | 6 | — | 80 | 272 | 272 | 1823 | 3rd, Smythe | Won in Division Semifinals, 4–3 (Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... ) Won in Division Finals, 4–2 (Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Lost in Conference Finals, 1–4 (North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... ) |
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| 1991–92 | 1991–92 1991–92 Edmonton Oilers season The 1991–92 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 13th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 3rd round playoff appearance in 1990–91, losing to the Minnesota North Stars in the Campbell Conference finals.... |
80 | 36 | 34 | 10 | — | 82 | 295 | 297 | 1907 | 3rd, Smythe | Won in Division Semifinals, 4–2 (Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Won in Division Finals, 4–2 (Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... ) Lost in Conference Finals, 0–4 (Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... ) |
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| 1992–93 | 1992–93 1992–93 Edmonton Oilers season The 1992–93 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 14th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 3rd round playoff appearance in 1991–92, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the Campbell Conference finals.... |
84 | 26 | 50 | 8 | — | 60 | 242 | 337 | 2027 | 5th, Smythe | Did not qualify | |
| 1993–94 | 1993–94 1993–94 Edmonton Oilers season The 1993–94 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 15th season in the NHL, and they were coming off their worst season in team history in 1992–93, finishing with only 60 points and failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time.... |
84 | 25 | 45 | 14 | — | 64 | 261 | 305 | 1858 | 6th, Pacific | Did not qualify | |
| 1994–951 | 1994–95 1994–95 Edmonton Oilers season The 1994–95 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 16th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a tough 1993–94 season, when they finished the year 25–45–14, failing to qualify for the playoffs for the 2nd straight season.... |
48 | 17 | 27 | 4 | — | 38 | 136 | 183 | 1183 | 5th, Pacific | Did not qualify | |
| 1995–96 | 1995–96 1995–96 Edmonton Oilers season The 1995–96 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 17th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 17–27–4 record, earning 38 points, in the lockout shortened 1994–95 season, missing the playoffs for the 3rd straight season.... |
82 | 30 | 44 | 8 | — | 68 | 240 | 304 | 1709 | 5th, Pacific | Did not qualify | |
| 1996–97 | 1996–97 1996–97 Edmonton Oilers season The 1996–97 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 18th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 30–44–8 record, earning 68 points, in the 1995–96 season, failing to qualify for the post-season for the 4th straight season.... |
82 | 36 | 37 | 9 | — | 81 | 252 | 247 | 1368 | 3rd, Pacific | Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–3 (Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... ) Lost in Conference Semifinals, 1–4 (Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... ) |
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| 1997–98 | 1997–98 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season The 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 19th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 36–37–9 record in 1996–97, earning their first playoff spot in 5 seasons... |
82 | 35 | 37 | 10 | — | 80 | 215 | 224 | 1690 | 3rd, Pacific | Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–3 (Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... ) Lost in Conference Semifinals, 1–4 (Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... ) |
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| 1998–99 | 1998–99 1998–99 Edmonton Oilers season The 1998–99 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 20th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 35–37–10 record in 1997–98, earning their 2nd straight playoff appearance... |
82 | 33 | 37 | 12 | — | 78 | 230 | 226 | 1373 | 2nd, Northwest | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 0–4 (Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... ) |
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| 1999–2000 | 1999–2000 1999–2000 Edmonton Oilers season The 1999–2000 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 21st season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 33–37–12 record in 1998–99, earning their 3rd straight playoff appearance, however, they would be swept in the first round by the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Dallas Stars.The Oilers would... |
82 | 32 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 88 | 226 | 212 | 1344 | 2nd, Northwest | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 1–4 (Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... ) |
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| 2000–01 | 2000–01 2000–01 Edmonton Oilers season The 2000–01 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 22nd season in the NHL. They were coming off a 32–26–16–8 record in 1999–2000 earning 88 points, their highest point total since 1989–90. They made the playoffs for the 5th straight season... |
82 | 39 | 28 | 12 | 3 | 93 | 243 | 222 | 1287 | 2nd, Northwest | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 2–4 (Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... ) |
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| 2001–02 | 2001–02 2001–02 Edmonton Oilers season The 2001–02 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 23rd season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 39–28–12–3 record in 2000–01, earning 93 points, the highest point total the Oilers had achieved since the 1987–88 season, when they earned 99 points... |
82 | 38 | 28 | 12 | 4 | 92 | 205 | 182 | 1267 | 3rd, Northwest | Did not qualify | |
| 2002–03 | 2002–03 2002–03 Edmonton Oilers season The 2002–03 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 24th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 38–28–12–4 record in 2001–02, earning 92 points, however, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996, finishing in 9th place in the Western Conference.The Oilers would get off to a slow... |
82 | 36 | 26 | 11 | 9 | 92 | 231 | 230 | 1203 | 4th, Northwest | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 2–4 (Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... ) |
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| 2003–04 | 2003–04 2003–04 Edmonton Oilers season The 2003–04 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 25th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 36–26–11–9 record in 2002–03, earning 92 points, and returned to the playoffs after a 1 year absence... |
82 | 36 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 89 | 221 | 208 | 1220 | 4th, Northwest | Did not qualify | |
| 2004–05 | 2004–05 2004–05 Edmonton Oilers season The 2004–05 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 26th season in the NHL, however, the 2004–05 NHL lockout, which began a day after the 2004 World Cup of Hockey, cancelled the playing of any games.-Edmonton Roadrunners:... |
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| 2005–06 | 2005–06 2005–06 Edmonton Oilers season The 2005–06 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 27th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 36–29–12–5 record in 2003–04, earning 89 points, finishing in 9th place in the Western Conference, failing to qualify for post-season play... |
82 | 41 | 28 | — | 13 | 95 | 256 | 251 | 1178 | 3rd, Northwest | Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–2 (Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... ) Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–2 (Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ) Won in Conference Finals, 4–1 (Mighty Ducks) Lost in Finals, 3–4 (Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... ) |
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| 2006–07 | 2006–07 2006–07 Edmonton Oilers season The 2006–07 Edmonton Oilers season began on October 5, 2006. It was the Oilers' 35th season, 28th in the NHL. After making it to the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals, the club had a disappointing season, finishing out of the playoffs.... |
82 | 32 | 43 | — | 7 | 71 | 195 | 248 | 1090 | 5th, Northwest | Did not qualify | |
| 2007–08 | 2007–08 2007–08 Edmonton Oilers season The 2007–08 Edmonton Oilers season began on October 4, 2007. It was the Oilers' 36th season, 29th in the National Hockey League. This season also marks the debut of the Edmonton Oil Kings, a Western Hockey League expansion team purchased by the Oilers after the team spent several years attempting... |
82 | 41 | 35 | — | 6 | 88 | 235 | 251 | 1149 | 4th, Northwest | Did not qualify | |
| 2008–09 2008–09 NHL season The 2008–09 NHL season was the 92nd season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the first season since prior to the 2004–05 lockout in which every team played each other at least once during the season, following three seasons where teams only played against two divisions in the... |
2008–09 2008–09 Edmonton Oilers season The 2008–09 Edmonton Oilers season is the team's 37th season of play, 30th as a member of the National Hockey League . Nonetheless, the Oilers celebrated their 30th anniversary.-Pre-season:... |
82 | 38 | 35 | - | 9 | 85 | 234 | 248 | 1227 | 4th, Northwest | Did not qualify | |
| 2009–10 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
2009–10 2009–10 Edmonton Oilers season The 2009–10 Edmonton Oilers season was the team's 38th season of play, 31st as a member of the National Hockey League . The 2009-10 season was one of the worst in franchise history where the Oilers finished dead last in the NHL... |
82 | 27 | 47 | - | 8 | 62 | 214 | 284 | 1110 | 5th, Northwest | Did not qualify | |
| 2010–11 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... |
2010–11 2010–11 Edmonton Oilers season The 2010–11 Edmonton Oilers season was the 32nd season of play for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 39th season of play including their play in the World Hockey Association.... |
82 | 25 | 45 | - | 12 | 62 | 193 | 269 | 1191 | 5th, Northwest | Did not qualify | |
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | T2 | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs | |
| 31 Reg. season totals3 | 2486 | 1144 | 996 | 262 | 84 | 2634 | 8711 | 8342 | 47463 | — | 20 Playoff Appearances | ||
| Playoff totals3 | 236 | 141 | 95 | — | All time series record: 34–15 | ||||||||
| Grand totals3 | 2722 | 1285 | 1091 | 262 | 84 | — | |||||||
- 1 Season was shortened due to the 1994–95 NHL lockout.
- 2 As of the 2005–06 NHL season, all games tied after a 5 minute overtime will be decided in a shootout; SOL (Shootout losses) will be recorded as OTL in the standings.
- 3 Totals through the 2008–09 season
External links
- WHA (1972–73): 1972–73 Alberta Oilers @ hockeydb.com
- WHA (1973–79): 1973–79 Edmonton Oilers @ hockeydb.com
- NHL (1979–present): 1979–present Edmonton Oilers @ hockeydb.com