2005-06 Edmonton Oilers Season

A Playoff Run for the Ages

A Cinderella Story Cut Short

The 2005-06 Edmonton Oilers season was one of the most improbable and exciting in NHL history. After finishing the regular season in eighth place in the Western Conference, the Oilers went on a remarkable playoff run that saw them defeat the Detroit Red Wings, San Jose Sharks, and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim before falling to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final.

The Oilers' playoff success was fueled by a number of factors, including the emergence of young stars Fernando Pisani, Dustin Penner, and Ales Hemsky. These players, along with veterans such as Ryan Smyth, Chris Pronger, and Dwayne Roloson, formed a potent offensive and defensive unit that was able to overcome the odds and make a run to the Stanley Cup Finals.

The Oilers' playoff run was a Cinderella story that captured the imagination of hockey fans around the world. It was a reminder that anything is possible in sports, and that even the most unlikely teams can achieve great things.