2011–12 Edmonton Oilers season

The 2011–12 Edmonton Oilers season was the 33rd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 40th season including their play in the World Hockey Association.

The Oilers failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs, the sixth consecutive season. They last qualified during the 2005–06 NHL season.

Off-season
The Edmonton Oilers drafted first overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, and chose Red Deer Rebels centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. With the 19th pick overall (obtained from the Los Angeles Kings in a trade for Dustin Penner), the Oilers chose defenceman Oscar Klefbom.

Playoffs
The Oilers were eliminated from playoff contentions on March 22, 2012.

Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes

Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime losses; GA = Goals against; GAA= Goals against average; SA= Shots against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save percentage; SO= Shutouts

†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Oilers. Stats reflect time with Oilers only.

‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Oilers only.

Records

 * 3: On October 15, 2011, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set:
 * NHL record for the earliest career hat trick for a first overall pick.
 * Oilers record for the earliest career hat trick in fewest career games.


 * 8: Tied Oilers record for most points in a single game by Sam Gagner on February 2, 2012.
 * 11: A new Oilers record for most consecutive points by Sam Gagner on February 4, 2012.

Transactions
The Oilers have been involved in the following transactions during the 2011–12 season.

Draft picks
Edmonton's picks at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in Saint Paul, Minnesota.