The Edmonton Oilers, an NHL team founded in 1971 by W. D. "Wild Bill" Hunter and Dr. Chuck Allard, initially competed in the WHA before joining the NHL in 1979. They rose to prominence in the 1980s, establishing a legendary dynasty by capturing an impressive five Stanley Cups between 1984 and 1990, a feat that ties them for the most championships won by any team since the NHL-WHA merger. The Oilers, who play their home games at Rogers Place since 2016, also maintain a fierce "Battle of Alberta" rivalry with the Calgary Flames.
Following a significant playoff drought post-2006, the team strategically acquired top draft talent, including Connor McDavid, fueling a major resurgence. This culminated in back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2024 and 2025, though they ultimately lost to the Florida Panthers on both occasions. Currently, Kris Knoblauch serves as head coach and Stan Bowman as general manager.