The 1982–83

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season was the Oilers' fourth

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in the

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(NHL) and their second-straight season of finishing with over 100 points, and they won the Smythe Division for the second straight season. The Oilers broke the NHL record for goals in a season with 424, breaking the record they set in the previous season.

Regular season

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had another amazing season, scoring 71 goals, while earning an NHL record 125 assists to finish the year with 196 points, winning his fourth

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and his third

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. The Oilers tied the

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' 1971 record of four 100—point scorers, as Gretzky,

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and

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each passed the 100-point plateau during the season.

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would step it up as the Oilers #1 goaltender, winning a team record 33 games, while posting a team best 3.53 GAA.

Season standings

Schedule and results

Playoffs

In the playoffs, the Oilers would post an 11–1 record in the first 3 rounds, sweeping the

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in 3 games, defeating the

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in 5 games in the first ever

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in the playoffs, and sweep the

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in 4 games before facing the 3 time defending Stanley Cup Champions, the

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. The Islanders would make short work of the Oilers, sweeping Edmonton in 4 games, and winning their 4th straight Stanley Cup.

Player statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

Records

* 424: An NHL team record for most goals in a single season. ::*418: A new NHL team record for most goals in a single season on April 1, 1983. * 125: An NHL record for most assists in a single season by

. ::*121: A new NHL record for most assists in a single season by Wayne Gretzky on April 1, 1983. * 38: An NHL record for most points in a playoffs by Wayne Gretzky. ::*36: A new NHL record for most points in a playoffs by Wayne Gretzky on May 12, 1983. * 33: An Oilers record for most wins in a single season by

. ::*29: A new Oilers record for most wins in a single season by Andy Moog on March 13, 1983. * 26: An NHL record for most assists in a playoffs by Wayne Gretzky. ::*24: A new NHL record for most assists in a playoffs by Wayne Gretzky on May 12, 1983. * 3: Tied NHL record for most short-handed goals in a playoffs by Wayne Gretzky on April 17, 1983.

Milestones

Transactions

Trades

Free agents

Draft picks

Edmonton's draft picks at the

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References

* National Hockey League Guide & Record Book 2007 {{DEFAULTSORT:1982-83 Edmonton Oilers season Edmonton Oilers season, 1982-83 Edmon Edmonton Oilers seasons Smythe Division champion seasons Western Conference (NHL) championship seasons Ed