Oilers' 1989-90 Playoff Run to the Stanley Cup
Oilers rally from 3–1 series deficit to beat Jets, then defeat Kings in Smythe Division Finals.
The 1989–90 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 11th season in the NHL. They finished second in the Smythe Division with a 38–28–14 record and 90 points. In the playoffs, they faced the Winnipeg Jets in the opening round and the Los Angeles Kings in the Smythe Division Finals.
Quick Facts
- Season
- 1989-90 NHL Season
- Championships won
- 5th Stanley Cup in franchise history
- Final opponent
- Boston Bruins
- Final series result
- Oilers won 4-2
- Conn smythe trophy winner
- Mark Messier
- Head coach (playoffs)
- Glen Sather
Lore & Background
The Oilers overcame early-season adversity including Grant Fuhr's appendectomy, Jimmy Carson's trade demand, and a slow start. Mark Messier led the team with a career-high 129 points. The Oilers were the most penalized team in the NHL for the first time in team history.
Reader's Guide
In the opening round, the Oilers trailed the Jets 3–1 in the series before winning three straight to take the series 4–3. In the Smythe Division Finals, the Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings in a best-of-seven series.
Did You Know?
- Mark Messier finished second in NHL scoring with 129 points, 13 behind Wayne Gretzky.
- The Oilers led the league in short-handed goals for the seventh time in eight seasons, with 22.
- Bill Ranford recorded his first career playoff shutout in Game 1 of the Smythe Division Finals against the Kings.
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