CrashingTheGoalie

In 1983-84, the Oilers totaled 57 wins and 119 points—establishing an NHL record 446 goals

Mark Messier, was switched to center late in the season and won the Conn Smythe Trophy,  as playoff MVP.

EDMONTON OILERS – 1984

EDMONTON OILERS – 1985

Edmonton overpowered the Philadelphia Flyers and goaltender Pelle Lindberg  to win their second Stanley Cup in 1985. Gretzky, Coffey, and Kurri all established playoff scoring records, with Gretzky capturing the Smythe Trophy with a 47-point performance. The Oilers scored eight goals in the final game of each of their last three series.

EDMONTON OILERS – 1987

The Oilers didn’t win the 1986 Cup, but in 1986–87, they defeated the Flyers in a tense seven-game series, overcoming Conn Smythe Trophy winner, rookie goalie Ron Hextall.

EDMONTON OILERS – 1988

The Oilers made their strongest run to the Cup, losing only two playoff games (the lowest loss total ever for the Cup winners under the “16 wins” playoff format) and swept the Boston Bruins. Gretzky established yet another record with 13 points in the Finals and won his second Smythe Trophy.

EDMONTON OILERS – 1990

This was the only Oilers’ Cup win without Wayne Gretzly on their roster. Bill Ranford was Edmonton’s new goalie and he won the Conn Smythe. In the playoffs, the Oilers, led by their “Kid Line” of Gelinas, Adam Graves, and Joe Murphy defeating Winnipeg, Los Angeles, and Chicago before taking the Bruins in five games.