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1990–91 Edmonton Oilers season

NHL team season

NHL team season

FieldValue
LeagueNHL
Season1990–91
year1990
TeamEdmonton Oilers
ConferenceCampbell
ConferenceRank5th
DivisionSmythe
DivisionRank3rd
Record37–37–6
HomeRecord22–15–3
RoadRecord15–22–3
GoalsFor272
GoalsAgainst272
GeneralManagerGlen Sather
CoachJohn Muckler
CaptainMark Messier
AltCaptainKevin Lowe
Craig MacTavish
ArenaNorthlands Coliseum
Attendance16,843 (96.2%)
MinorLeagueCape Breton Oilers (AHL)
Knoxville Cherokees (ECHL)
GoalsLeaderPetr Klíma (40)
AssistsLeaderMark Messier (52)
PointsLeaderEsa Tikkanen (69)
PlusMinusLeaderPetr Klíma (+24)
PIMLeaderSteve Smith (193)
WinsLeaderBill Ranford (27)
GAALeaderBill Ranford (3.20)

Craig MacTavish Knoxville Cherokees (ECHL)

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. The Oilers would finish the season with a 37–37–6 record for 80 points, their lowest point total since 1980–81, and Edmonton scored a franchise low 272 goals, however, the Oilers set a franchise record for fewest goals against, with 272. After a 2–11–2 start to the season, the Oilers rebounded and finished 3rd in the Smythe Division and continued their playoff streak of making the playoffs every year they've been in the NHL.

Prior to the season, long time Oiler Jari Kurri left the team due to a contract dispute signing with Italian club Milano Devils, leaving a big hole on the team's top line. Injuries also hurt the Oilers, as Mark Messier missed 29 games due to injuries, and his 64 points was his lowest total since 1984–85. Messier also matched the lowest goal total of his career with 12, which matched his rookie season total back in 1979–80. Esa Tikkanen led the club in points with 69, while Petr Klíma scored a career high 40 goals to lead Edmonton in that department. Steve Smith would lead the Oilers defense with 54 points, and his 193 penalty minutes led the club.

In goal, Bill Ranford had a solid season, winning a team high 27 games and posting a 3.20 GAA. Grant Fuhr was suspended by the NHL for the season, but the suspension was lifted by the league after 59 games and his completion of a two-week rehab program, finishing out the regular season with a solid 6–4–3 record and a 3.01 GAA.

The Oilers finished the regular season with the fewest short-handed goals allowed (4).

Season standings

Schedule and results

|- | 1 || October 6 || Winnipeg Jets || 3 – 3 || Edmonton Oilers || OT || Ranford || 17,502 || 0–0–1 || 1 || |- | 2 || October 7 || Toronto Maple Leafs || 2 – 3 || Edmonton Oilers || || Ranford || 16,284 || 1–0–1 || 3 || |- | 3 || October 11 || Edmonton Oilers || 5 – 5 || Los Angeles Kings || OT || Ranford || 13,831 || 1–0–2 || 4 || |- | 4 || October 14 || Edmonton Oilers || 4 – 5 || Vancouver Canucks || OT || Ranford || 15,059 || 1–1–2 || 4 || |- | 5 || October 16 || St. Louis Blues || 5 – 2 || Edmonton Oilers || || Ranford || 15,908 || 1–2–2 || 4 || |- | 6 || October 19 || Boston Bruins || 1 – 8 || Edmonton Oilers || || Ranford || 12,553 || 2–2–2 || 6 || |- | 7 || October 21 || Calgary Flames || 2 – 1 || Edmonton Oilers || || Ranford || 17,054 || 2–3–2 || 6 || |- | 8 || October 24 || Edmonton Oilers || 1 – 3 || Winnipeg Jets || || Ranford || 12,185 || 2–4–2 || 6 || |- | 9 || October 25 || Edmonton Oilers || 2 – 4 || Calgary Flames || || Ranford || 20,132 || 2–5–2 || 6 || |- | 10 || October 28 || Washington Capitals || 1 – 0 || Edmonton Oilers || || Ranford || 15,821 || 2–6–2 || 6 || |- | 11 || October 31 || Winnipeg Jets || 1 – 0 || Edmonton Oilers || OT || Ranford || 15,436 || 2–7–2 || 6 ||

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Playoffs

In the playoffs, the Oilers faced their Battle of Alberta rivals, the Calgary Flames, who finished with 20 more points than they did, were huge favourites to win the series. The series went the full 7 games, with the Oilers winning the series in OT at the Saddledome in Calgary to advance to the division finals. There, they met the Los Angeles Kings, who finished 22 points better than Edmonton, however, the Oilers overtime magic continued after dropping game one, as Edmonton won 2 games in a row in double OT to take the series lead. Edmonton won the series in 6 games, clinching the series in OT. Having defeated the top two teams of their division, the Oilers advanced to the Conference Finals, facing the even more surprising Minnesota North Stars, who finished the season 12 games under .500, yet defeated the Presidents' Trophy winning Chicago Blackhawks and the St. Louis Blues, who finished 1 point behind Chicago, to make it to the 3rd round against Edmonton. The North Stars cinderella playoff run continued, as they defeated the Oilers in 5 games, ending Edmonton's chance for back-to-back Stanley Cups.

|- | 1 || April 4 || Edmonton Oilers || 3 – 1 || Calgary Flames || || Fuhr || 20,176 || 1–0 || https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091645/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19910008 |- | 2 || April 6 || Edmonton Oilers || 1 – 3 || Calgary Flames || || Fuhr || 20,176 || 1–1 || https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120719/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19910016 |- | 3 || April 8 || Calgary Flames || 3 – 4 || Edmonton Oilers || || Fuhr || 17,242 || 2–1 || https://web.archive.org/web/20160304104508/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19910024 |- | 4 || April 10 || Calgary Flames || 2 – 5 || Edmonton Oilers || || Fuhr || 17,503 || 3–1 || https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091641/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19910032 |- | 5 || April 12 || Edmonton Oilers || 3 – 5 || Calgary Flames || || Fuhr || 20,176 || 3–2 || https://web.archive.org/web/20160304074843/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19910040 |- | 6 || April 14 || Calgary Flames || 2 – 1 || Edmonton Oilers || OT || Fuhr || 17,503 || 3–3 || https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091401/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19910048 |- | 7 || April 16 || Edmonton Oilers || 5 – 4 || Calgary Flames || OT || Fuhr || 20,176 || 4–3 || https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094449/http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19910051

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Season stats

Scoring leaders

PlayerGPGAPtsPIM
Esa Tikkanen7927426985
Petr Klíma70402868113
Mark Messier5312526434
Joe Murphy8027356235
Craig Simpson7530275766

Goaltending

Pokey Reddick212002090.8474.50

Playoff stats

Scoring leaders

PlayerGPGAPtsPIM
Esa Tikkanen181282024
Craig Simpson185111612
Mark Messier184111516
Petr Klíma18761316
Glenn Anderson18671341

Goaltending

Bill Ranford31351280.8973.56

Awards and records

Awards

Milestones

Petr Klíma??? NHL Hat-trickMarch 31, 1991
Dave Brown200th NHL PIM

Transactions

Trades

March 5, 1991To Philadelphia FlyersKim IsselTo Edmonton OilersBrad Aitken

Players acquired

Datestyle="width: 14em;"Playerstyle="width: 16em;"Former team

Players lost

Datestyle="width: 14em;"Playerstyle="width: 16em;"New team

Waivers

DatePlayerTeam
Randy Greggto Vancouver Canucks

Draft picks

Edmonton's draft picks at the 1990 NHL entry draft

Round#PlayerNationalityCollege/Junior/Club team (League)
117Scott AllisonPrince Albert Raiders (WHL)
238Alexander LegaultBoston University (NCAA)
359Joe CrowleyLawrence Academy (USHS)
467Joel BlainHull Olympiques (QMJHL)
5101Greg LouderCushing Academy (USHS)
6122Keijo SäilynojaJokerit (SM-liiga)
7143Mike PowerWestern Michigan University (NCAA)
8164Roman MejzlikDukla Jihlava (Czech.)
9185Richard ŽemličkaSparta Praha (Czech.)
10206Petr KorinekDukla Jihlava (Czech.)
12248Sami NuutinenKiekko-Espoo (SM-liiga)
[S](1990-nhl-supplemental-draft)22Sandy GaluppoBoston College (Hockey East)

References

  • National Hockey League Guide & Record Book 2007

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