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The Edmonton Oilers were started in 1971 as one of the founding franchises of the World Hockey Association (WHA). After seven WHA seasons, which included a loss to the Winnipeg Jets in the last Avco Cup Final, the Oilers were one of the four teams to merge with the NHL. The Oilers experienced immediate success in the NHL by qualifying for the playoffs in their first 13 seasons, winning five Stanley Cups in the process. The 1980s Oilers teams were some of the best in league history and featured some of hockey’s most legendary names, including Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, and Paul Coffey. The 1990s were less kind to them and the team bottomed out in the 2010s, which resulted in them earning multiple first-overall picks, including Connor McDavid, who by all intents and purposes is the modern-day Gretzky.

Oilers’ Zach Hyman Deserves to Be on Canada’s Olympic Team
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The countdown is on until the Wednesday (Dec. 31) deadline for teams to submit final the rosters for men’s hockey at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. Hockey Canada is announcing the 25 players that will comprise its Olympic men’s hockey team during the day on New Year’s Eve. Related: Edmonton Oilers Eagerly Awaiting Dec. 31 Olympic Roster Decisions Between now and then, the Edmonton Oilers will play just once, against the Winnipeg Jets on Monday (Dec. 29) at Canada Life Centre. That means Oilers forward Zach Hyman has just about run of time to leave a last-minute impression on the Canadian men’s…

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Disappointing 3-2 Loss to Flames
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The Edmonton Oilers returned from the holiday break on Saturday night (Dec. 27), looking for their first three-game winning streak of the season. However, that didn’t transpire, as they lost 3-2 against the Calgary Flames in the third installment of the Battle of Alberta. The Flames got goals from Yegor Sharangovich, Ryan Lomberg, and Blake Coleman, while Evan Bouchard and Connor McDavid scored for the Oilers. Calgary had a slim 32-31 shot advantage, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. Edmonton fell behind early before tying it up with a power-play marker. Then, the Flames took a 3-1 lead before…

Oilers’ Andrew Mangiapane Facing Unwarranted Criticism From Fans
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The Edmonton Oilers had been playing solid hockey leading into the Christmas break, but lost their first game after the break against the Calgary Flames. As they continue to push for a playoff spot and hopefully, their first Stanley Cup since 1990, one new player has faced a ton of criticism. Andrew Mangiapane signed a two-year contract in the offseason, and fans hoped he would bring the same two-way game from his previous endeavours, but his early offensive struggles have fans concerned. Related: Oilers Acquire Jared McCann in Suggested Deadline Blockbuster With Kraken When Mangiapane signed, many fans were excited…

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Projected Lineups for Oilers vs Flames – 12/27/25
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The Edmonton Oilers take on the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.  OILERS (19-13-6) at FLAMES (15-18-4) 10 p.m. ET; CBC, TVAS, SNE, SNO, SNW Oilers projected lineup Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Connor McDavid — Zach HymanVasily Podkolzin —…

 

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Oilers FAQ

What year were the Edmonton Oilers founded?

The Edmonton Oilers were started in 1971 as one of the founding franchises of the World Hockey Association (WHA). 

When did the Edmonton Oilers play their first game?

The Edmonton Oilers played their first NHL game on Oct. 10, 1979. They played the Chicago Black Hawks and lost 4-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Edmonton Oilers?

Kris Knoblauch is the current head coach for the Edmonton Oilers.