2020–21 Edmonton Oilers season

The 2020–21 Edmonton Oilers season was the 42nd season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 49th season overall, including their play in the World Hockey Association (WHA). The Oilers made the playoffs for the second straight year after being eliminated by the Chicago Blackhawks in the qualifying round of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.

2020–21 Edmonton Oilers
Division2nd North
2020–21 record35–19–2
Home record16–12–0
Road record19–7–2
Goals for183
Goals against154
Team information
General managerKen Holland
CoachDave Tippett
CaptainConnor McDavid
Alternate captainsLeon Draisaitl
Adam Larsson
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Darnell Nurse
ArenaRogers Place
Minor league affiliate(s)Bakersfield Condors (AHL)
Wichita Thunder (ECHL)
Team leaders
GoalsConnor McDavid (33)
AssistsConnor McDavid (72)
PointsConnor McDavid (105)
Penalty minutesDarnell Nurse (57)
Plus/minusLeon Draisaitl (+29)
WinsMike Smith (21)
Goals against averageMike Smith (2.31)

Due to the Canada–U.S. border restrictions brought in as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oilers were re-aligned with the other six Canadian franchises into the newly-formed North Division. The league's 56 game season was played entirely within the new divisions, meaning that Edmonton and the other Canadian teams played an all-Canadian schedule for the 2020–21 regular season as well as the first two rounds of the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs.

On May 3, 2021, the Oilers clinched a playoff berth after they defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5–3.[1] They were swept in the first round by the Winnipeg Jets, with a 4-3 triple overtime loss in game four on May 24.

Standings

Divisional standings

North Division
Pos Team GP W L OTL RW GF GA GD Pts
1 y Toronto Maple Leafs 56 35 14 7 29 187 148 +39 77
2 x Edmonton Oilers 56 35 19 2 31 183 154 +29 72
3 x Winnipeg Jets 56 30 23 3 24 170 154 +16 63
4 x Montreal Canadiens 56 24 21 11 20 159 168 9 59
5 e Calgary Flames 56 26 27 3 22 156 161 5 55
6 e Ottawa Senators 56 23 28 5 18 157 190 33 51
7 e Vancouver Canucks 56 23 29 4 17 151 188 37 50
Source: National Hockey League[2]
Rules for classification: 1) Fewer number of games played (GP, only during regular season); 2) Greater number of regulation wins (RW); 3) Greater number of wins in regulation and overtime, excluding shootout wins (ROW); 4) Greater number of total wins, including shootouts (W); 5) Greater number of points earned in head-to-head play; if teams played an uneven number of head-to-head games, the result of the first game on the home ice of the team with the extra home game is discarded; 6) Greater goal differential (GD); 7) Greater number of goals scored (GF)
e Eliminated from playoff contention; x Clinched playoff spot; y Clinched division

Schedule and results

Regular season

The regular season schedule was published on December 23, 2020.[3]

2020–21 game log

Legend:   Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)

Playoffs

2021 Stanley Cup playoffs

Legend:   Win   Loss

Player statistics

Skaters

Goaltenders

Regular season[73]
Player GP GS TOI W L OT GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Mike Smith32301,846:332162712.31921.9233026
Mikko Koskinen26251,437:3913130763.17756.8990020
Stuart Skinner1159:4110055.0338.8680000
Playoffs[74]
Player GP GS TOI W L GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Mike Smith44299:4804122.40136.9120000

Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Oilers. Stats reflect time with the Oilers only.
Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Oilers only.

Awards and honours

Milestones

Regular season
PlayerMilestoneReached
Mikko Koskinen100th NHL gameJanuary 16, 2021
Stuart Skinner1st NHL game
1st NHL win
January 31, 2021
William Lagesson1st NHL assist
1st NHL point
February 6, 2021
Mike Smith40th NHL shutoutFebruary 11, 2021
Connor McDavid500th NHL pointFebruary 17, 2021
Dave Tippett600th NHL winFebruary 17, 2021
Darnell Nurse100th NHL assistFebruary 19, 2021

Transactions

The Oilers have been involved in the following transactions during the 2020–21 season.

Trades

DateDetailsRef
October 7, 2020 (2020-10-07) To San Jose Sharks
3rd-round pick in 2020
To Edmonton Oilers
4th-round pick in 2020
5th-round pick in 2020
April 12, 2021 (2021-04-12) To New Jersey Devils
4th-round pick in 2022
To Edmonton Oilers
Dmitri Kulikov
July 12, 2021 (2021-07-12) To Chicago Blackhawks
Caleb Jones
Conditional 3rd-round pick in 2022
To Edmonton Oilers
Duncan Keith
Tim Söderlund
July 14, 2021 (2021-07-14) To Carolina Hurricanes
Dylan Wells
To Edmonton Oilers
Future considerations

Free agents

DatePlayerTeamContract termRef
October 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)Matt Benningto Nashville Predators2-year
Josh Currieto Pittsburgh Penguins1-year
Anton Forsbergfrom Carolina Hurricanes1-year
Seth Griffithfrom Winnipeg Jets2-year
Tomas Jurcoto Vegas Golden Knights1-year
Alan Quinefrom Calgary Flames1-year
Kyle Turrisfrom Nashville Predators2-year
October 10, 2020 (2020-10-10)Tyson Barriefrom Toronto Maple Leafs1-year
October 12, 2020 (2020-10-12)Logan Dayto Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)1-year
October 20, 2020 (2020-10-20)Shane Starrettto Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL)1-year
November 2, 2020 (2020-11-02)Dominik Kahunfrom Buffalo Sabres1-year
November 17, 2020 (2020-11-17)Cameron Hebigto Florida Everblades (ECHL)1-year
December 26, 2020 (2020-12-26)Slater Koekkoekfrom Chicago Blackhawks1-year
December 28, 2020 (2020-12-28)Andreas Athanasiouto Los Angeles Kings1-year
Ryan Kuffnerto ERC Ingolstadt (DEL)1-year
January 8, 2021 (2021-01-08)Riley Sheahanto Buffalo Sabres1-year
January 11, 2021 (2021-01-11)Keegan Loweto San Diego Gulls (AHL)1-year
January 13, 2021 (2021-01-13)Devin Shorefrom Columbus Blue Jackets1-year
May 28, 2021 (2021-05-28)Joakim Nygårdto Färjestad BK (SHL)6-year
June 3, 2021 (2021-06-03)Adam Cracknellto Bakersfield Condors (AHL)1-year
June 10, 2021 (2021-06-10)Gaëtan Haasto EHC Biel (NL)5-year

Waivers

DatePlayerTeamRef
January 12, 2021 (2021-01-12)Anton Forsbergto Carolina Hurricanes
January 16, 2021 (2021-01-16)Troy Grosenickfrom Los Angeles Kings
February 6, 2021 (2021-02-06)to Los Angeles Kings
March 1, 2021 (2021-03-01)Alex Stalockfrom Minnesota Wild
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