The 1980s Edmonton Oilers boasted a star-studded roster led by Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and Paul Coffey. They dominated the NHL. They dominate the list of the game's greatest teams, as voted by fans.
After more than 3.6 million votes were cast between April 13 and May 25, the NHL announced Monday that the 1984-85 Oilers are the greatest team in league history, according to fans.
The Oilers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in five games to win their second Stanley Cup in a row. The team's playoff run started with sweeps of the Los Angeles Kings (3-0) and Winnipeg Jets (4-0), followed by a six-game series win against the Chicago Blackhawks.