2016–17 Edmonton Oilers season
| 2016–17 Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|
| Division | 2nd Pacific |
| Conference | 4th Western |
| 2016–17 record | 47–26–9 |
| Home record | 25–12–4 |
| Road record | 22–14–5 |
| Goals for | 247 |
| Goals against | 212 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Peter Chiarelli |
| Coach | Todd McLellan |
| Captain | Connor McDavid |
| Alternate captains | Jordan Eberle Milan Lucic Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Arena | Rogers Place |
| Average attendance | 18,369 |
| Minor league affiliate(s) | Bakersfield Condors (AHL) Norfolk Admirals (ECHL) |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Connor McDavid (30) |
| Assists | Connor McDavid (70) |
| Points | Connor McDavid (100) |
| Penalty minutes | Zack Kassian (101) |
| Plus/minus | Connor McDavid (+27) |
| Wins | Cam Talbot (42) |
| Goals against average | Laurent Brossoit (1.99) |
The 2016–17 Edmonton Oilers season was the 38th season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 45th season including their play in the World Hockey Association (WHA). This was the Oilers' first season of play at their new downtown arena, Rogers Place. This season also marked the end of their 11-year playoff drought after they clinched the playoffs on March 28 against the Los Angeles Kings for their first playoff appearance since 2006. This season marked the first time since the 1986–87 season that the Oilers recorded 100 points in a season.