text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_16864968_8 (attendance VARCHAR, opponent VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many people attended the Edmonton Oilers game?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT attendance FROM table_16864968_8 WHERE opponent = "Edmonton Oilers"