The 2002–03

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 ...

season was the Oilers' 24th

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in the

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, and they were coming off a 38–28–12–4 record in 2001–02, earning 92 points, however, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996, finishing in 9th place in the Western Conference. The Oilers got off to a slow start, winning only 1 of their first 7 games, going 1–4–2, however, the club turned around the tough start and move above the .500 mark on November 25 and never go below again for the remainder of the season. As the trade deadline approached in mid-March, and the club comfortably in a playoff position, Edmonton made a couple of deals, trading defenceman

Janne Niinimaa Janne Henrik Niinimaa (born May 22, 1975) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. He played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Dallas Stars, and Montreal C ...

and a second-round draft pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft to the

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 ...

in exchange for Brad Isbister and prospect

Raffi Torres Raphael Torres (born October 8, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger. He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York I ...

. The Oilers also traded

Anson Carter Anson Horace “Ace” Carter (born June 6, 1974) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for eight teams from 1996 to 2007, most notably with the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers and ...

and Aleš Píša to the

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 ...

for Radek Dvořák and

Cory Cross Cory Cross (born January 3, 1971) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman, who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). Draft Cross was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning first overall in the 1992 NHL Suppleme ...

. Edmonton finished the season with a 36–26–11–9 record, earning 92 points, the same amount as the previous season, and clinch the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Offensively, Ryan Smyth led the club with 27 goals and 61 points, while

Todd Marchant Todd Michael Marchant (born August 12, 1973) is an American former professional ice hockey player who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played nine seasons with the Edmonton Oilers and almost six seasons with the Anaheim ...

had a breakout season, earning 40 assists and 60 points. Anson Carter had 25 goals and 55 points in 68 games before being dealt to the New York Rangers. Mike York and

Mike Comrie Michael William Comrie (born September 11, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey Center (ice hockey), player. During his 13-year National Hockey League (NHL) career he played with the Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Arizona Co ...

each broke the 20 goal plateau, with 22 and 20 goals respectively. Eric Brewer led the Oilers defense with eight goals and 29 points, while Scott Ferguson had a team high 120 penalty minutes. In goal, Tommy Salo once again got a majority of the playing time, winning 29 games, while posting a 2.71

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(GAA) and earning four shutouts. Backup

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had a very solid season, winning seven games, had a team-high 2.59 GAA and posted three shutouts. The Oilers finished first overall in the NHL in short-handed goals scored, with 13. After a year of absence, Edmonton returned to the post-season and would face their old rivals, the

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 ...

, who finished with 111 points in the regular season. This was the sixth playoff meeting between the clubs in the past seven years, with Dallas winning four series in a row. Edmonton started the series on the right note, defeating the Stars 2–1 on the road. Dallas, however, routed the Oilers in Game 2 to even the series as it shifted to Edmonton The Oilers took a 2–1 series lead with a solid 3–2 victory in Game 3, but Dallas rebound in Game 4 to tie the series up at two games apiece. The Stars took control of the series, winning Game 5, 5–2, and end the series in Game 6, beating Edmonton 3–2, thereby eliminating the Oilers for the fifth time in the past six seasons.

Season standings

Schedule and results

Regular season

, - , 1 , , October 10 , ,

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 ...

, , 2–2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , ,

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, , 16,839 , , 0–0–1–0 , , 1 , , , - , 2 , , October 12 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3–2 , ,

Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators (colloquially referred to as the Preds) are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Divisio ...

, , , , Salo , , 17,113 , , 1–0–1–0 , , 3 , , , - , 3 , , October 15 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 0–3 , ,

, , , , Salo , , 18,532 , , 1–1–1–0 , , 3 , , , - , 4 , , October 17 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3–4 , ,

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 ...

, , , , Salo , , 17,017 , , 1–2–1–0 , , 3 , , , - , 5 , , October 19 , ,

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 ...

, , 4–3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 1–3–1–0 , , 3 , , , - , 6 , , October 22 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3–3 , ,

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 ...

, , OT , , Salo , , 18,007 , , 1–3–2–0 , , 4 , , , - , 7 , , October 24 , ,

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 ...

, , 2–1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Markkanen , , 16,033 , , 1–4–2–0 , , 4 , , , - , 8 , , October 26 , ,

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 ...

, , 3–4 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Markkanen , , 16,357 , , 2–4–2–0 , , 6 , , , - , 9 , , October 28 , , Dallas Stars , , 4–3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Markkanen , , 16,260 , , 2–4–2–1 , , 7 , , , - , - , 10 , , November 1 , ,

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 ...

, , 1–1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Salo , , 16,201 , , 2–4–3–1 , , 8 , , , - , 11 , , November 3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 4–1 , ,

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 ...

, , , , Salo , , 12,531 , , 3–4–3–1 , , 10 , , , - , 12 , , November 5 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 2–5 , ,

, , , , Salo , , 18,086 , , 3–5–3–1 , , 10 , , , - , 13 , , November 8 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 2–4 , ,

, , , , Salo , , 14,093 , , 3–6–3–1 , , 10 , , , - , 14 , , November 9 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 6–3 , ,

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 ...

, , , , Markkanen , , 15,095 , , 4–6–3–1 , , 12 , , , - , 15 , , November 11 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 1–6 , , Boston Bruins , , , , Markkanen , , 11,123 , , 4–7–3–1 , , 12 , , , - , 16 , , November 12 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3–2 , ,

Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Wild compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Confer ...

, , , , Salo , , 18,064 , , 5–7–3–1 , , 14 , , , - , 17 , , November 15 , , St. Louis Blues , , 0–5 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,301 , , 6–7–3–1 , , 16 , , , - , 18 , , November 16 , ,

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. ...

, , 4–1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,461 , , 6–8–3–1 , , 16 , , , - , 19 , , November 19 , , Chicago Blackhawks , , 1–3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,033 , , 7–8–3–1 , , 18 , , , - , 20 , , November 21 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3–1 , ,

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 ...

, , , , Salo , , 17,660 , , 8–8–3–1 , , 20 , , , - , 21 , , November 23 , ,

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 ...

, , 1–1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 8–8–4–1 , , 21 , , , - , 22 , , November 25 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 5–4 , , Detroit Red Wings , , OT , , Markkanen , , 20,058 , , 9–8–4–1 , , 23 , , , - , 23 , , November 27 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3–1 , ,

Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets (often simply referred to as the Jackets) are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern C ...

, , , , Salo , , 17,745 , , 10–8–4–1 , , 25 , , , - , 24 , , November 30 , , Colorado Avalanche , , 0–1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 11–8–4–1 , , 27 , , , - , - , 25 , , December 3 , , Minnesota Wild , , 1–2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Salo , , 15,527 , , 12–8–4–1 , , 29 , , , - , 26 , , December 5 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 2–3 , ,

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 ...

, , , , Salo , , 13,454 , , 12–9–4–1 , , 29 , , , - , 27 , , December 7 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 4–0 , ,

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 ...

, , , , Markkanen , , 14,144 , , 13–9–4–1 , , 31 , , , - , 28 , , December 8 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3–0 , ,

Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL) on June 25, 1997, and became the League's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL sea ...

, , , , Salo , , 12,179 , , 14–9–4–1 , , 33 , , , - , 29 , , December 11 , ,

Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes (colloquially known as the Canes) are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Con ...

, , 1–4 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,091 , , 15–9–4–1 , , 35 , , , - , 30 , , December 13 , , Colorado Avalanche , , 3–4 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 16–9–4–1 , , 37 , , , - , 31 , , December 14 , ,

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 ...

, , 6–3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 16–10–4–1 , , 37 , , , - , 32 , , December 17 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3–4 , , Minnesota Wild , , OT , , Markkanen , , 18,568 , , 16–10–4–2 , , 38 , , , - , 33 , , December 19 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 1–2 , , Colorado Avalanche , , , , Salo , , , 18,007 , , 16–11–4–2 , , 38 , , , - , 34 , , December 21 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3–4 , , Vancouver Canucks , , OT , , Salo , , 18,422 , , 16–11–4–3 , , 39 , , , - , 35 , , December 26 , , Vancouver Canucks , , 4–2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 16–12–4–3 , , 39 , , , - , 36 , , December 28 , ,

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 ...

, , 2–3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 17–12–4–3 , , 41 , , , - , 37 , , December 30 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3–4 , ,

Phoenix Coyotes The Arizona Coyotes are an inactive professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. They competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division (1996–1998, 2021–2024) and ...

, , OT , , Salo , , 15,589 , , 17–12–4–4 , , 42 , , , - , 38 , , December 31 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 1–4 , , Dallas Stars , , , , Markkanen , , 18,532 , , 17–13–4–4 , , 42 , , , - , - , 39 , , January 2 , , Minnesota Wild , , 2–1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 17–13–4–5 , , 43 , , , - , 40 , , January 4 , ,

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 ...

, , 4–5 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 18–13–4–5 , , 45 , , , - , 41 , , January 6 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 5–5 , , San Jose Sharks , , OT , , Salo , , 16,648 , , 18–13–5–5 , , 46 , , , - , 42 , , January 8 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 1–0 , , Mighty Ducks of Anaheim , , , , Markkanen , , 12,390 , , 19–13–5–5 , , 48 , , , - , 43 , , January 9 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 5–4 , , Los Angeles Kings , , , , Salo , , 15,783 , , 20–13–5–5 , , 50 , , , - , 44 , , January 11 , ,

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 ...

, , 2–0 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 20–14–5–5 , , 50 , , , - , 45 , , January 13 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 5–8 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,057 , , 21–14–5–5 , , 52 , , , - , 46 , , January 16 , , Los Angeles Kings , , 0–2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 22–14–5–5 , , 54 , , , - , 47 , , January 18 , , Nashville Predators , , 3–2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Markkanen , , 16,839 , , 22–14–5–6 , , 55 , , , - , 48 , , January 20 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3–4 , , Calgary Flames , , , , Salo , , 17,832 , , 22–15–5–6 , , 55 , , , - , 49 , , January 22 , , Detroit Red Wings , , 3–4 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Markkanen , , 16,839 , , 23–15–5–6 , , 57 , , , - , 50 , , January 24 , , Phoenix Coyotes , , 5–1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 23–16–5–6 , , 57 , , , - , 51 , , January 29 , , Minnesota Wild , , 1–5 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,469 , , 24–16–5–6 , , 59 , , , - , 52 , , January 30 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3–3 , , Vancouver Canucks , , OT , , Salo , , 18,422 , , 24–16–6–6 , , 60 , , , - , - , 53 , , February 5 , , Mighty Ducks of Anaheim , , 1–2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 25–16–6–6 , , 62 , , , - , 54 , , February 7 , , Calgary Flames , , 4–3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Markkanen , , 16,839 , , 25–17–6–6 , , 62 , , , - , 55 , , February 8 , , Chicago Blackhawks , , 3–0 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 25–18–6–6 , , 62 , , , - , 56 , , February 11 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 5–4 , , Toronto Maple Leafs , , , , Salo , , 19,399 , , 26–18–6–6 , , 64 , , , - , 57 , , February 13 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 0–2 , , Ottawa Senators , , , , Salo , , 18,115 , , 26–19–6–6 , , 64 , , , - , 58 , , February 15 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 2–3 , , Montreal Canadiens , , , , Salo , , 21,273 , , 26–20–6–6 , , 64 , , , - , 59 , , February 18 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3–4 , ,

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 ...

, , OT , , Salo , , 13,552 , , 26–20–6–7 , , 65 , , , - , 60 , , February 20 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 2–6 , , Detroit Red Wings , , , , Salo , , 20,058 , , 26–21–6–7 , , 65 , , , - , 61 , , February 22 , , Vancouver Canucks , , 3–2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 26–21–6–8 , , 66 , , , - , 62 , , February 23 , , Atlanta Thrashers , , 3–3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 26–21–7–8 , , 67 , , , - , 63 , , February 25 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 2–4 , , Colorado Avalanche , , , , Salo , , 18,007 , , 26–22–7–8 , , 67 , , , - , 64 , , February 27 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 1–4 , , St. Louis Blues , , , , Markkanen , , 19,255 , , 26–23–7–8 , , 67 , , , - , - , 65 , , March 1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 3–3 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , OT , , Markkanen , , 18,136 , , 26–23–8–8 , , 68 , , , - , 66 , , March 4 , , San Jose Sharks , , 1–2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 27–23–8–8 , , 70 , , , - , 67 , , March 6 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 2–1 , , Los Angeles Kings , , , , Salo , , 18,118 , , 28–23–8–8 , , 72 , , , - , 68 , , March 7 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 4–1 , , Mighty Ducks of Anaheim , , , , Salo , , 15,818 , , 29–23–8–8 , , 74 , , , - , 69 , , March 10 , , Toronto Maple Leafs , , 3–2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 29–24–8–8 , , 74 , , , - , 70 , , March 11 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 5–2 , , Calgary Flames , , , , Salo , , 17,714 , , 30–24–8–8 , , 76 , , , - , 71 , , March 13 , , New York Islanders , , 5–2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 30–25–8–8 , , 76 , , , - , 72 , , March 15 , , Dallas Stars , , 3–4 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 31–25–8–8 , , 78 , , , - , 73 , , March 17 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 5–3 , , Nashville Predators , , , , Salo , , 15,334 , , 32–25–8–8 , , 80 , , , - , 74 , , March 20 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 2–3 , , Phoenix Coyotes , , OT , , Salo , , 13,221 , , 32–25–8–9 , , 81 , , , - , 75 , , March 22 , ,

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 ...

, , 3–5 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 33–25–8–9 , , 83 , , , - , 76 , , March 23 , , Nashville Predators , , 2–3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 34–25–8–9 , , 85 , , , - , 77 , , March 26 , , Phoenix Coyotes , , 3–4 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 35–25–8–9 , , 87 , , , - , 78 , , March 28 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 0–4 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Markkanen , , 16,839 , , 36–25–8–9 , , 89 , , , - , 79 , , March 30 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 4–4 , , Chicago Blackhawks , , OT , , Salo , , 14,592 , , 36–25–9–9 , , 90 , , , - , 80 , , March 31 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 5–5 , , St. Louis Blues , , OT , , Markkanen , , 18,503 , , 36–25–10–9 , , 91 , , , - , - , 81 , , April 3 , , San Jose Sharks , , 3–3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , OT , , Markkanen , , 16,839 , , 36–25–11–9 , , 92 , , , - , 82 , , April 5 , , Calgary Flames , , 4–1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 36–26–11–9 , , 92 , , , - , - , ''Legend'':

Playoffs

, - , 1 , , April 9 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 2–1 , ,

, , , ,

, , 18,532 , , 1–0 , , , - , 2 , , April 11 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 1–6 , , Dallas Stars , , , , Salo , , 18,532 , , 1–1 , , , - , 3 , , April 13 , , Dallas Stars , , 2–3 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 2–1 , , , - , 4 , , April 15 , , Dallas Stars , , 3–1 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 2–2 , , , - , 5 , , April 17 , , Edmonton Oilers , , 2–5 , , Dallas Stars , , , , Salo , , 18,532 , , 2–3 , , , - , 6 , , April 19 , , Dallas Stars , , 3–2 , , Edmonton Oilers , , , , Salo , , 16,839 , , 2–4 , , , - , - , ''Legend'':

Player statistics

Scoring

* ''Position abbreviations: C =

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; D =

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; G =

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; LW =

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; RW =

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'' * '' = 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

Awards and records

Awards

Milestones

Transactions

The Oilers were involved in the following transactions from June 14, 2002, the day after the deciding game of the

2002 Stanley Cup Finals The 2002 Stanley Cup Finals was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 2001–02 season, and the culmination of the 2002 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was contested by the Western Conference champion Detroit Red Wings and t ...

, through June 9, 2003, the day of the deciding game of the

2003 Stanley Cup Finals The 2003 Stanley Cup Finals was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 2002–03 season, and the culmination of the 2003 Stanley Cup playoffs. The second-seeded Eastern Conference champion New Jersey Devils defeated th ...

Trades

Players acquired

Players lost

Signings

Draft picks

Edmonton's draft picks at the 2002 NHL entry draft at the

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. The Oilers selection of Robin Kovar at 123rd overall in the fourth round was ruled invalid since Kovar wasn’t eligible for the draft.

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* * * National Hockey League Guide & Record Book 2007 {{DEFAULTSORT:2002-03 Edmonton Oilers Season Edmonton Oilers season, 2002-03 Edmon Edmonton Oilers seasons

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