The 1995–96

Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...

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was the Oilers' 17th

in the

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, and they were coming off a 17–27–4 record, earning 38 points, in the lockout shortened 1994–95 season, missing the playoffs for the 3rd straight season. During the off-season, the Oilers and

St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...

would complete a trade that saw Edmonton acquire goaltender

Curtis Joseph Curtis Shayne Joseph (né Munro; born April 29, 1967) is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former professional player. Nicknamed "Cujo", Joseph was immediately recognizable on the ice for his masks featuring a snarling dog, drawing inspiration from ...

and the rights of

Mike Grier Michael James Grier (born January 5, 1975) is an American former professional ice hockey winger and current general manager of the San Jose Sharks in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, Bu ...

in exchange for a 1st round draft pick in both 1996 and 1997. Joseph and the Oilers could not come to a contract agreement, and he would start the season with the

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of the IHL. The Oilers also would bring back

Glenn Anderson Glenn Chris Anderson (born October 2, 1960) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues. Anders ...

, whom they traded in 1991, as he signed as a free agent, however, he would be dealt to the Blues midway through the season. As the Oilers would struggle badly early in the season, sitting with a 14–23–6 record at the time of the signing, the team and Joseph agreed to a contract in early January, and Edmonton would then trade their other #1 goaltender,

Bill Ranford William Edward Ranford (born December 14, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender and current director of goaltending for the Los Angeles Kings. He was selected in the third round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft, 52nd overall, ...

, to the

Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...

for Sean Brown,

Mariusz Czerkawski Mariusz Krzysztof Czerkawski (pronounced ; born 13 April 1972) is a Polish former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens and Tor ...

and the Bruins 1st round pick in 1996. Edmonton would play better defensive hockey after the trade, as Joseph would post a 15–16–2 record, however, it was not enough for the Oilers to make the playoffs, as they finished 10 points behind the 8th place

Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...

. Offensively,

Doug Weight Douglas Daniel Weight (born January 21, 1971) is an American professional ice hockey coach, executive, and former player. He is also the former head coach and assistant General manager (ice hockey), general manager for the New York Islanders. Dur ...

became the first Oiler since

Mark Messier Mark John Douglas Messier (; born January 18, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey Forward (ice hockey), forward. His playing career in the National Hockey League (NHL) lasted 25 seasons (1979–80 NHL season, 1979–2003–04 NHL ...

in 1989–90 to reach the 100-point plateau, as Weight would record 104 points. Zdeno Ciger scored a team-high 31 goals, while

Jason Arnott Jason William Arnott (born October 11, 1974) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He began his National Hockey League career with the Edmonton Oilers in 1993–94 after being selected seventh overall in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft ...

scored 28 goals and 59 points despite missing 18 games due to injuries.

Boris Mironov Boris Olegovich Mironov (; born 21 March 1972) is a Russian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He is the younger brother of Dmitri Mironov. Playing career Mironov began his hockey career with five seasons playing for HC CSKA Mosc ...

led the defense with 32 points, while fellow blueliner

Jeff Norton Jeffrey Thomas Norton (born November 25, 1965) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). Playing career Norton was selected in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft by the New York I ...

would earn 20 points in 30 games after being acquired from St. Louis. In goal,

would get most of the action until early January, winning 13 games and posting a 3.84 GAA, then

stepped in and led the Oilers in wins at 15, and posted a team best 3.44 GAA.

Regular season

Season standings

Schedule and results

, - , 1 , , October 8 , ,

Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...

, , 3 – 1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Ranford , , 13,302 , , 0–1–0 , , 0 , , , - , 2 , , October 10 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3 – 5 , ,

, , , , Ranford , , 17,565 , , 0–2–0 , , 0 , , , - , 3 , , October 13 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 0 – 9 , , Detroit Red Wings , , , , Ranford , , 19,875 , , 0–3–0 , , 0 , , , - , 4 , , October 15 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 1 – 7 , ,

Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...

, , , , Ranford , , 17,380 , , 0–4–0 , , 0 , , , - , 5 , , October 17 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3 – 1 , ,

New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...

, , , , Ranford , , 10,698 , , 1–4–0 , , 2 , , , - , 6 , , October 18 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 1 – 4 , ,

Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...

, , , ,

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, , 10,883 , , 1–5–0 , , 2 , , , - , 7 , , October 21 , ,

Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...

, , 4 – 6 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Ranford , , 12,413 , , 2–5–0 , , 4 , , , - , 8 , , October 22 , ,

San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Con ...

, , 1 – 1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Ranford , , 9,520 , , 2–5–1 , , 5 , , , - , 9 , , October 27 , ,

, , 5 – 7 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Ranford , , 10,527 , , 3–5–1 , , 7 , , , - , 10 , , October 31 , , New Jersey Devils , , 1 – 2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Ranford , , 9,791 , , 4–5–1 , , 9 , , , - , - , 11 , , November 1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3 – 3 , , Vancouver Canucks , , OT , , Ranford , , 15,107 , , 4–5–2 , , 10 , , , - , 12 , , November 4 , ,

Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...

, , 3 – 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Ranford , , 13,838 , , 4–5–3 , , 11 , , , - , 13 , , November 7 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 2 – 4 , , Detroit Red Wings , , , , Ranford , , 19,776 , , 4–6–3 , , 11 , , , - , 14 , , November 9 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 1 – 2 , ,

Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...

, , , , Ranford , , 10,816 , , 4–7–3 , , 11 , , , - , 15 , , November 10 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 4 – 3 , ,

Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...

, , OT , , Ranford , , 20,361 , , 5–7–3 , , 13 , , , - , 16 , , November 12 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 4 – 4 , ,

Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (N ...

, , OT , , Gage , , 18,116 , , 5–7–4 , , 14 , , , - , 17 , , November 14 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 2 – 4 , ,

Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...

, , , , Gage , , 17,570 , , 5–8–4 , , 14 , , , - , 18 , , November 15 , ,

Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...

, , 4 – 1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Ranford , , 13,866 , , 5–9–4 , , 14 , , , - , 19 , , November 17 , , Detroit Red Wings , , 5 – 4 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Ranford , , 10,803 , , 5–10–4 , , 14 , , , - , 20 , , November 20 , ,

Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Avalanche compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Con ...

, , 3 – 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Ranford , , 9,384 , , 5–10–5 , , 15 , , , - , 21 , , November 22 , ,

Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Mighty may refer to: Businesses *Mighty Audio, an American company known for its product ''Mighty'', a portable audio player *Mighty Animation, an animation studio based in Guadalajara, Mexico Films *''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy–drama * ''The ...

, , 0 – 2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Ranford , , 9,052 , , 6–10–5 , , 17 , , , - , 22 , , November 24 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 5 – 2 , , Calgary Flames , , , , Ranford , , 18,436 , , 7–10–5 , , 19 , , , - , 23 , , November 26 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 0 – 4 , , Winnipeg Jets , , , , Ranford , , 10,070 , , 7–11–5 , , 19 , , , - , 24 , , November 28 , , Chicago Blackhawks , , 5 – 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Ranford , , 9,312 , , 7–12–5 , , 19 , , , - , - , 25 , , December 1 , , Calgary Flames , , 8 – 2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Ranford , , 14,189 , , 7–13–5 , , 19 , , , - , 26 , , December 2 , , St. Louis Blues , , 7 – 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Ranford , , 10,506 , , 7–14–5 , , 19 , , , - , 27 , , December 5 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 2 – 6 , , Vancouver Canucks , , , , Ranford , , 15,682 , , 7–15–5 , , 19 , , , - , 28 , , December 7 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 5 – 3 , , Colorado Avalanche , , , , Ranford , , 16,061 , , 8–15–5 , , 21 , , , - , 29 , , December 9 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 4 – 2 , , San Jose Sharks , , , , Ranford , , 17,190 , , 9–15–5 , , 23 , , , - , 30 , , December 10 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3 – 1 , , Mighty Ducks of Anaheim , , , , Ranford , , 17,174 , , 10–15–5 , , 25 , , , - , 31 , , December 13 , , Vancouver Canucks , , 2 – 2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Ranford , , 9,813 , , 10–15–6 , , 26 , , , - , 32 , , December 15 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 4 – 9 , , Winnipeg Jets , , , , Gage , , 8,504 , , 10–16–6 , , 26 , , , - , 33 , , December 18 , ,

Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. The Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Di ...

, , 1 – 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Ranford , , 8,419 , , 11–16–6 , , 28 , , , - , 34 , , December 20 , , Colorado Avalanche , , 4 – 1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Ranford , , 10,743 , , 11–17–6 , , 28 , , , - , 35 , , December 22 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3 – 6 , ,

Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...

, , , , Ranford , , 11,200 , , 11–18–6 , , 28 , , , - , 36 , , December 23 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 1 – 6 , , Toronto Maple Leafs , , , , Ranford , , 15,746 , , 11–19–6 , , 28 , , , - , 37 , , December 27 , , Philadelphia Flyers , , 2 – 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Ranford , , 16,437 , , 12–19–6 , , 30 , , , - , 38 , , December 29 , ,

Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...

, , 4 – 5 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Ranford , , 16,437 , , 13–19–6 , , 32 , , , - , 39 , , December 30 , ,

New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...

, , 8 – 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Ranford , , 16,035 , , 13–20–6 , , 32 , , , - , - , 40 , , January 3 , , Tampa Bay Lightning , , 5 – 0 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Ranford , , 9,914 , , 13–21–6 , , 32 , , , - , 41 , , January 5 , , Florida Panthers , , 3 – 2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Brathwaite , , 11,762 , , 13–22–6 , , 32 , , , - , 42 , , January 7 , , Mighty Ducks of Anaheim , , 1 – 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Gage , , 9,456 , , 14–22–6 , , 34 , , , - , 43 , , January 9 , ,

Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...

, , 5 – 1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Gage , , 9,702 , , 14–23–6 , , 34 , , , - , 44 , , January 13 , , Buffalo Sabres , , 4 – 5 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , ,

Joseph Joseph is a common male name, derived from the Hebrew (). "Joseph" is used, along with " Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the modern-day Nordic count ...

, , 11,589 , , 15–23–6 , , 36 , , , - , 45 , , January 16 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 5 – 1 , , St. Louis Blues , , , , Joseph , , 19,168 , , 16–23–6 , , 38 , , , - , 46 , , January 17 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 4 – 3 , ,

Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas. The Stars compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The Stars ...

, , , , Joseph , , 14,027 , , 17–23–6 , , 40 , , , - , 47 , , January 24 , , Dallas Stars , , 5 – 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Joseph , , 9,335 , , 17–24–6 , , 40 , , , - , 48 , , January 26 , ,

New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...

, , 1 – 4 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Joseph , , 12,149 , , 18–24–6 , , 42 , , , - , 49 , , January 30 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 2 – 3 , , Calgary Flames , , OT , , Joseph , , 17,724 , , 18–25–6 , , 42 , , , - , 50 , , January 31 , , Chicago Blackhawks , , 4 – 0 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Joseph , , 11,984 , , 18–26–6 , , 42 , , , - , - , 51 , , February 7 , , Washington Capitals , , 2 – 1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Joseph , , 9,807 , , 18–27–6 , , 42 , , , - , 52 , , February 9 , , Vancouver Canucks , , 3 – 2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Brathwaite , , 13,232 , , 18–28–6 , , 42 , , , - , 53 , , February 11 , , Calgary Flames , , 2 – 4 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Joseph , , 14,931 , , 19–28–6 , , 44 , , , - , 54 , , February 14 , , Mighty Ducks of Anaheim , , 2 – 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Joseph , , 10,342 , , 20–28–6 , , 46 , , , - , 55 , , February 16 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 1 – 6 , , Dallas Stars , , , , Joseph , , 16,541 , , 20–29–6 , , 46 , , , - , 56 , , February 18 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 1 – 4 , , Chicago Blackhawks , , , , Joseph , , 21,917 , , 20–30–6 , , 46 , , , - , 57 , , February 19 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 5 – 7 , , Colorado Avalanche , , , , Joseph , , 16,061 , , 20–31–6 , , 46 , , , - , 58 , , February 21 , , Los Angeles Kings , , 2 – 7 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Joseph , , 13,537 , , 21–31–6 , , 48 , , , - , 59 , , February 23 , ,

, , 7 – 4 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Joseph , , 16,437 , , 21–32–6 , , 48 , , , - , 60 , , February 25 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 0 – 2 , , New York Islanders , , , , Joseph , , 12,090 , , 21–33–6 , , 48 , , , - , 61 , , February 27 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 4 – 3 , , Boston Bruins , , OT , , Joseph , , 17,565 , , 22–33–6 , , 50 , , , - , 62 , , February 28 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 4 – 4 , , Hartford Whalers , , OT , , Joseph , , 9,360 , , 22–33–7 , , 51 , , , - , - , 63 , , March 1 , ,

Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...

, , 5 – 4 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Joseph , , 16,437 , , 22–34–7 , , 51 , , , - , 64 , , March 3 , , St. Louis Blues , , 4 – 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Joseph , , 16,437 , , 22–35–7 , , 51 , , , - , 65 , , March 6 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 2 – 3 , , Los Angeles Kings , , , , Joseph , , 11,401 , , 22–36–7 , , 51 , , , - , 66 , , March 8 , , San Jose Sharks , , 2 – 4 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Joseph , , 11,955 , , 23–36–7 , , 53 , , , - , 67 , , March 13 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 8 – 3 , , San Jose Sharks , , , , Joseph , , 17,190 , , 24–36–7 , , 55 , , , - , 68 , , March 16 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 5 – 2 , , Los Angeles Kings , , , , Joseph , , 12,758 , , 25–36–7 , , 57 , , , - , 69 , , March 17 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 1 – 8 , , Colorado Avalanche , , , , Joseph , , 16,061 , , 25–37–7 , , 57 , , , - , 70 , , March 19 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 4 – 1 , , New York Rangers , , , , Joseph , , 18,200 , , 26–37–7 , , 59 , , , - , 71 , , March 21 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 4 – 5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , , , Joseph , , 17,181 , , 26–38–7 , , 59 , , , - , 72 , , March 23 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 6 – 5 , , Montreal Canadiens , , , , Joseph , , 21,392 , , 27–38–7 , , 61 , , , - , 73 , , March 24 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3 – 2 , , Ottawa Senators , , , , Joseph , , 13,188 , , 28–38–7 , , 63 , , , - , 74 , , March 27 , , Los Angeles Kings , , 3 – 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Joseph , , 11,888 , , 28–38–8 , , 64 , , , - , 75 , , March 29 , , Winnipeg Jets , , 2 – 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Joseph , , 16,437 , , 29–38–8 , , 66 , , , - , 76 , , March 30 , , Toronto Maple Leafs , , 4 – 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Gage , , 16,437 , , 29–39–8 , , 66 , , , - , - , 77 , , April 1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 6 – 2 , , Vancouver Canucks , , , , Gage , , 18,422 , , 30–39–8 , , 68 , , , - , 78 , , April 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 0 – 1 , , Mighty Ducks of Anaheim , , , , Gage , , 17,174 , , 30–40–8 , , 68 , , , - , 79 , , April 4 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3 – 5 , , San Jose Sharks , , , , Gage , , 17,190 , , 30–41–8 , , 68 , , , - , 80 , , April 8 , , Calgary Flames , , 3 – 2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Gage , , 15,869 , , 30–42–8 , , 68 , , , - , 81 , , April 10 , , Dallas Stars , , 4 – 2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Joseph , , 11,671 , , 30–43–8 , , 68 , , , - , 82 , , April 13 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3 – 6 , , Toronto Maple Leafs , , , , Joseph , , 15,746 , , 30–44–8 , , 68 , , , - , - , ''Legend'':

Player statistics

Scoring

* ''Position abbreviations: C =

Centre Center or centre may refer to: Mathematics *Center (geometry), the middle of an object * Center (algebra), used in various contexts ** Center (group theory) ** Center (ring theory) * Graph center, the set of all vertices of minimum eccentricity ...

; D =

Defence Defense or defence may refer to: Tactical, martial, and political acts or groups * Defense (military), forces primarily intended for warfare * Civil defense, the organizing of civilians to deal with emergencies or enemy attacks * Defense indust ...

; G =

Goaltender In ice hockey, the goaltender (commonly referred to as goalie or netminder) is the player responsible for preventing the hockey puck from entering their own team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring. The goaltender mostly plays ...

; LW =

Left wing Left-wing politics describes the range of political ideologies that support and seek to achieve social equality and egalitarianism, often in opposition to social hierarchy either as a whole or of certain social hierarchies. Left-wing politic ...

; RW =

Right wing Right-wing politics is the range of Ideology#Political ideologies, political ideologies that view certain social orders and Social stratification, hierarchies as inevitable, natural, normal, or desirable, typically supporting this position b ...

'' * '' = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Oilers only.'' * '' = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Oilers only.''

Goaltending

* '' = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Oilers only.''

Awards and records

Awards

Records

*1,292: A new Oilers record for most penalty minutes in a career by

Kelly Buchberger Kelly Michael Buchberger (born December 2, 1966) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He played for several National Hockey League teams from 1986 to 2004. As a coach, he has been an assistant for the New York Islanders ...

on December 20, 1995. *424:: A new Oilers record for most games played in a career by a goaltender by

on December 9, 1995.

Milestones

Transactions

Trades

Free agents

Waivers

Draft picks

Edmonton's draft picks at the 1995 NHL entry draft.

Notes

References

* * * National Hockey League Guide & Record Book 2007 {{DEFAULTSORT:1995-96 Edmonton Oilers season Edmonton Oilers season, 1995-96 Edmon Edmonton Oilers seasons

1990s in Edmonton