The Edmonton Oilers are one of the most successful franchises in National Hockey League (NHL) history, embodying a true dynasty of the 1980s. Founded as an expansion team in 1979, the Oilers won five Stanley Cups between 1984 and 1990 in just seven years.
Led by superstar Wayne Gretzky and a potent offensive core of Mark Messier, Jari Kurri and Glenn Anderson, the "Oilers" dominated the league. Gretzky set numerous records, including 92 goals in the 1981/82 season.
Unforgettable moments include Gretzky's championship-clinching goal in the 1984 finals against the New York Islanders and the 1988 championship parade in front of over 300,000 fans in Edmonton. After Gretzky's departure in 1988, the Oilers captured their fifth and most recent Stanley Cup in 1990.
Today's young, talented core features Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. The passionate fans at Rogers Place relentlessly spur on their Oilers - the next big triumph seems only a matter of time.