The 2024–25 Edmonton Oilers season was the 46th season for the

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(NHL) franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 53rd season for the organization overall, including their play in the

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(WHA). On April 11, 2025, the Oilers clinched their sixth consecutive playoff spot after a 4–2 win over the

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. In the playoffs, after starting the series down 0–2 against the

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, the Oilers won four straight games to eliminate the Kings. The Oilers then dispatched the

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in five games in the second round. In a rematch of the previous year's Western Conference finals, the Oilers defeated the

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in five games and made the

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for a rematch against the

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, who won in

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. The Oilers once again lost the Stanley Cup Finals, this time in six games.

Standings

Divisional standings

Conference standings

Schedule and results

Young Stars tournament

As with previous years, the Oilers took part in the annual Young Stars Classic, for its 11th edition, once again held in Penticton. The tournament took place from September 13 through 16, 2024.

Preseason

The preseason schedule was published on June 21, 2024.

Regular season

The Edmonton Oilers regular season schedule was released on July 2, 2024.

Playoffs

Player statistics

Skaters

Goaltenders

^†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

Awards

Milestones

Transactions

The Oilers have been involved in the following transactions during the 2024–25 season. Key: Contract is entry-level.
Contract initially takes effect in the 2025–26 season.

Trades

Players acquired

Players lost

Signings

Draft picks

Below are the Edmonton Oilers' selections at the

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, which were held on June 28 to 29, 2024. It was held at the

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References

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