List of Edmonton Oilers seasons explained

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' 49-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.^[1] 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 (Jets) in the last Avco World Trophy final.^[2]

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 Finals 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.^[3]

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. Their run took them to the seventh game of the Stanley Cup Finals, which they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes.^[4]

WHA (1972–1979)

Avco World Trophy 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	Team	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA	PIM	Finish	Playoffs	Reference
		78	38	37	3	79	269	256	1134	4th, West	Did not qualify	^[5]
		78	38	37	3	79	268	269	1273	3rd, West	Lost in quarterfinals, 1–4 (Fighting Saints)	^[6]
		78	36	38	4	76	279	279	896	5th, Canadian	Did not qualify	^[7]
		81	27	49	5	59	268	345	991	4th, Canadian	Lost in quarterfinals, 0–4 (Jets)	^[8]
		81	34	43	4	72	243	304	1319	4th, West	Lost in quarterfinals, 1–4 (Aeros)	^[9]
		80	38	39	3	79	309	307	1296	5th, WHA	Lost in quarterfinals, 1–4 (Whalers)	^[10]
		80	48	30	2	98	340	266	1220	1st, WHA	Won in semifinals, 4–3 (Whalers) Lost in Avco Cup Finals, 2–4 (Jets)	^[11]
Totals		556	264	266	26	554	2,030	2,026	7,838		5 playoff appearances

NHL (1979–present)

Table key

Color/symbol!scope="col"

Explanation
	Stanley Cup champions
	Conference champions
	Division champions
	Led league in points

Key of terms and abbreviations

Term or abbreviation	Definition
Finish	Final position in division or league standings
GP	Number of games played
W	Number of wins
L	Number of losses
T	Number of ties
OT	Number of losses in overtime (since the 1999–2000 season)
Pts	Number of points
GF	Goals for (goals scored by the Oilers)
GA	Goals against (goals scored by the Oilers' opponents)
—	Does not apply

Year by year

Season	Oilers season	Conference	Division	Regular season^[12]									Postseason^[13]
				Finish	GP	W	L	T^[14]	OT^[15]	Pts	GF	GA	GP	W	L	GF	GA	Result
1979–80	1979–80	Campbell	Smythe	4th	80	28	39	13	—	69	301	322	3	0	3	6	12	Lost in preliminary round, 0–3 (Flyers)^[16]
1980–81	1980–81	Campbell	Smythe	4th	80	29	35	16	—	74	328	327	9	5	4	35	35	Won in preliminary round, 3–0 (Canadiens) Lost in quarterfinals, 2–4 (Islanders)^[17]
1981–82	1981–82	Campbell	Smythe	1st	80	48	17	15	—	111	417	295	5	2	3	23	27	Lost in division semifinals, 2–3 (Kings)^[18]
1982–83	1982–83	Campbell	Smythe	1st	80	47	21	12	—	106	424	315	16	11	5	80	50	Won in division semifinals, 3–0 (Jets) Won in division finals, 4–1 (Flames) Won in conference finals, 4–0 (Black Hawks) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 0–4 (Islanders)^[19]
1983–84	1983–84	Campbell	Smythe	1st	80	57	18	5	—	119	446	314	19	15	4	94	56	Won in division semifinals, 3–0 (Jets) Won in division finals, 4–3 (Flames) Won in conference finals, 4–0 (North Stars) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Islanders)^[20]
1984–85	1984–85	Campbell	Smythe	1st	80	49	20	11	—	109	401	298	18	15	3	98	57	Won in division semifinals, 3–0 (Kings) Won in division finals, 4–0 (Jets) Won in conference finals, 4–2 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Flyers)^[21]
1985–86	1985–86	Campbell	Smythe	1st	80	56	17	7	—	119	426	310	10	6	4	41	30	Won in division semifinals, 3–0 (Canucks) Lost in division finals, 3–4 (Flames)^[22]
1986–87	1986–87	Campbell	Smythe	1st	80	50	24	6	—	106	372	284	21	16	5	87	57	Won in division semifinals, 4–1 (Kings) Won in division finals, 4–0 (Jets) Won in conference finals, 4–1 (Red Wings) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–3 (Flyers)^[23]
1987–88	1987–88	Campbell	Smythe	2nd	80	44	25	11	—	99	363	288	18	16	2	84	53	Won in division semifinals, 4–1 (Jets) Won in division finals, 4–0 (Flames) Won in conference finals, 4–1 (Red Wings) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Bruins)^[24]
1988–89	1988–89	Campbell	Smythe	3rd	80	38	34	8	—	84	325	306	7	3	4	20	25	Lost in division semifinals, 3–4 (Kings)^[25]
1989–90	1989–90	Campbell	Smythe	2nd	80	38	28	14	—	90	315	283	22	16	6	93	60	Won in division semifinals, 4–3 (Jets) Won in division finals, 4–0 (Kings) Won in conference finals, 4–2 (Blackhawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Bruins)^[26]
1990–91	1990–91	Campbell	Smythe	3rd	80	37	37	6	—	80	272	272	18	9	9	57	60	Won in division semifinals, 4–3 (Flames) Won in division finals, 4–2 (Kings) Lost in conference finals, 1–4 (North Stars)^[27]
1991–92	1991–92	Campbell	Smythe	3rd	80	36	34	10	—	82	295	297	16	8	8	49	54	Won in division semifinals, 4–2 (Kings) Won in division finals, 4–2 (Canucks) Lost in conference finals, 0–4 (Blackhawks)^[28]
1992–93	1992–93	Campbell	Smythe	5th	84	26	50	8	—	60	242	337	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify^[29]
1993–94	1993–94	Western	Pacific	6th	84	25	45	14	—	64	261	305	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify^[30]
1994–95^1	1994–95	Western	Pacific	5th	48	17	27	4	—	38	136	183	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify^[31]
1995–96	1995–96	Western	Pacific	5th	82	30	44	8	—	68	240	304	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify^[32]
1996–97	1996–97	Western	Pacific	3rd	82	36	37	9	—	81	252	247	12	5	7	32	37	Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Stars) Lost in conference semifinals, 1–4 (Avalanche)^[33]
1997–98	1997–98	Western	Pacific	3rd	82	35	37	10	—	80	215	224	12	5	7	24	25	Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Avalanche) Lost in conference semifinals, 1–4 (Stars)^[34]
1998–99	1998–99	Western	Northwest	2nd	82	33	37	12	—	78	230	226	4	0	4	7	11	Lost in conference quarterfinals, 0–4 (Stars)^[35]
1999–2000	1999–2000	Western	Northwest	2nd	82	32	26	16	8	88	226	212	5	1	4	11	14	Lost in conference quarterfinals, 1–4 (Stars)^[36]
2000–01	2000–01	Western	Northwest	2nd	82	39	28	12	3	93	243	222	6	2	4	13	16	Lost in conference quarterfinals, 2–4 (Stars)^[37]
2001–02	2001–02	Western	Northwest	3rd	82	38	28	12	4	92	205	182	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify^[38]
2002–03	2002–03	Western	Northwest	4th	82	36	26	11	9	92	231	230	6	2	4	11	20	Lost in conference quarterfinals, 2–4 (Stars)^[39]
2003–04	2003–04	Western	Northwest	4th	82	36	29	12	5	89	221	208	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify^[40]
2004–05^2	2004–05	Season cancelled due to 2004–05 NHL lockout
2005–06^3	2005–06	Western	Northwest	3rd	82	41	28	—	13	95	256	251	24	15	9	70	61	Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–2 (Red Wings) Won in conference semifinals, 4–2 (Sharks) Won in conference finals, 4–1 (Mighty Ducks) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–4 (Hurricanes)^[41]
2006–07	2006–07	Western	Northwest	5th	82	32	43	—	7	71	195	248	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify^[42]
2007–08	2007–08	Western	Northwest	4th	82	41	35	—	6	88	235	251	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify^[43]
2008–09	2008–09	Western	Northwest	4th	82	38	35	—	9	85	234	248	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify^[44]
2009–10	2009–10	Western	Northwest	5th	82	27	47	—	8	62	214	284	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify^[45]
2010–11	2010–11	Western	Northwest	5th	82	25	45	—	12	62	193	269	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2011–12	2011–12	Western	Northwest	5th	82	32	40	—	10	74	212	239	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2012–13^4	2012–13	Western	Northwest	3rd	48	19	22	—	7	45	125	134	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2013–14	2013–14	Western	Pacific	7th	82	29	44	—	9	67	203	270	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2014–15	2014–15	Western	Pacific	6th	82	24	44	—	14	62	198	283	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2015–16	2015–16	Western	Pacific	7th	82	31	43	—	8	70	203	245	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2016–17	2016–17	Western	Pacific	2nd	82	47	26	—	9	103	247	212	13	7	6	36	35	Won in first round, 4–2 (Sharks) Lost in second round, 3–4 (Ducks)
2017–18	2017–18	Western	Pacific	6th	82	36	40	—	6	78	234	263	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2018–19	2018–19	Western	Pacific	7th	82	35	38	—	9	79	232	274	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2019–20^5	2019–20	Western	Pacific	2nd	71	37	25	—	9	83	225	217	4	1	3	15	16	Lost in qualifying round, 1–3 (Blackhawks)
2020–21^6	2020–21	—	North	2nd	56	35	19	—	2	72	183	154	4	0	4	8	14	Lost in first round, 0–4 (Jets)
2021–22	2021–22	Western	Pacific	2nd	82	49	27	—	6	104	290	252	16	8	8	65	59	Won in first round, 4–3 (Kings) Won in second round, 4–1 (Flames) Lost in conference finals, 0–4 (Avalanche)
2022–23	2022–23	Western	Pacific	2nd	82	50	23	—	9	109	325	260	12	6	6	44	42	Won in first round, 4–2 (Kings) Lost in second round, 2–4 (Golden Knights)
2023–24	2023–24	Western	Pacific	2nd	82	49	27	—	6	104	294	237	25	15	10	86	65	Won in first round, 4–1 (Kings) Won in second round, 4–3 (Canucks) Won in conference finals, 4–2 (Stars) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–4 (Panthers)
Totals^[46]					3,481	1,607	1,414	262	188	3,684	11,685	11,382	325	189	136	1,189	991	26 playoff appearances

¹ Season was shortened due to the 1994–95 NHL lockout.

² Season was cancelled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.

³ As of the 2005–06 NHL season, all games tied after overtime will be decided in a shootout; SOL (Shootout losses) will be recorded as OTL in the standings.

⁴ Season was shortened due to the 2012–13 NHL lockout.

⁵ Season was suspended on March 12, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

⁶ Season was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

All-time NHL records

Statistic	GP	W	L	T	OT
Regular season record (1979–present)	3,481	1,607	1,414	262	188
Postseason record (1979–present)	325	189	136	—	—
All-time regular and postseason record	3,806	1,796	1,550	262	188
All-time series record: 41–21

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Alberta Oilers . 2008-04-04 . whauniforms.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080401085910/http://whauniforms.com/Oilers1.html . 2008-04-01 .
2. Web site: Edmonton Oilers . 2008-04-04 . sportsecyclopedia.com .
3. Web site: World Hockey Association . 2008-04-04 . WHAhockey.com .
4. Web site: 2005-06 Edmonton Oilers . 2008-04-04 . hockeydb.com .
5. Web site: 1972-73 Alberta Oilers Roster and Statistics . 2019-04-24 . Hockey Reference.
6. Web site: 1973-74 Edmonton Oilers Roster and Statistics . 2019-04-24 . Hockey Reference.
7. Web site: 1974-75 Edmonton Oilers Roster and Statistics . 2019-04-24 . Hockey Reference.
8. Web site: 1975-76 Edmonton Oilers Roster and Statistics . 2019-04-24 . Hockey Reference.
9. Web site: 1976-77 Edmonton Oilers Roster and Statistics . 2019-04-24 . Hockey Reference.
10. Web site: 1977-78 Edmonton Oilers Roster and Statistics . 2019-04-24 . Hockey Reference.
11. Web site: 1978-79 Edmonton Oilers Roster and Statistics . 2019-04-24 . Hockey Reference.
12. Code explanation; GP - Games Played, W - Wins, L - Losses, OT - Overtime/Shootout losses, GF - Goals For, GA - Goals Against, Pts - Points
13. The result of the playoff series shows the Oilers' result first regardless of the outcome, followed by the opposing team in parentheses.
14. Beginning in 2005, all games have a winner. Ties were eliminated
15. Beginning in 1999, overtime (and later shootout) losses are worth one point
16. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1979-80 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120212161208/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1979. 2012-02-12.
17. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1980-81 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120212161220/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1980. 2012-02-12.
18. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1981-82 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120212161228/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1981. 2012-02-12.
19. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1982-83 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110913173717/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1982. 2011-09-13.
20. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1983-84 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120212161255/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1983. 2012-02-12.
21. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1984-85 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120212161316/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1984. 2012-02-12.
22. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1985-86 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110910150048/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1985. 2011-09-10.
23. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1986-87 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070211012154/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1986. 2007-02-11.
24. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1987-88 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120212161338/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1987. 2012-02-12.
25. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1988-89 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120212161343/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1988. 2012-02-12.
26. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1989-90 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20060513103456/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1989. 2006-05-13.
27. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1990-91 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120212161412/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1990. 2012-02-12.
28. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1991-92 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120212161418/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1991. 2012-02-12.
29. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1992-93 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120212161434/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1992. 2012-02-12.
30. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1993-94 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110918045223/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1993. 2011-09-18.
31. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1994-95 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120212161607/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1994. 2012-02-12.
32. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1995-96 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120220145803/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1995. 2012-02-20.
33. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1996-97 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120220145807/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1996. 2012-02-20.
34. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1997-98 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110823220255/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1997. 2011-08-23.
35. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1998-99 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110923024706/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1998. 2011-09-23.
36. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 1999–2000 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120220145836/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=1999. 2012-02-20.
37. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 2000-01 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120220145844/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=2000. 2012-02-20.
38. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 2001-02 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120220145848/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=2001. 2012-02-20.
39. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 2002-03 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120220145855/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=2002. 2012-02-20.
40. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 2003-04 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120220145859/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=2003. 2012-02-20.
41. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 2005-06 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120220145903/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=2006. 2012-02-20.
42. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 2006-07 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-02. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120220145903/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=2006. 2012-02-20.
43. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 2007-08 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-09. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120220145910/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=2007. 2012-02-20.
44. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 2008-09 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-09. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121016124131/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=2008. 2012-10-16.
45. Web site: Edmonton Oilers 2009-10 Game Log and Scores. 2008-04-09. databaseSports.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055110/http://www.databasehockey.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=EDM&yr=2009. 2016-03-04.
46. Totals as of the completion of the 2023–24 season