Evan Bouchard D EDM Mon 10/30/23 10:36 AM
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Bouchard scored a goal on two shots in a 5-2 win over the Flames in Sunday's Heritage Classic.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard now has three goals and five points in his last four contests, and he's up to nine points (three goals, six assists) through his first eight games this season. The 24-year-old blueliner is averaging 20:46 of ice time so far this year, including a career-high 4:12 on the power play. Bouchard's tallied 40 or more points in each of his last two seasons, a number he should easily eclipse if he continues to see similar usage in Edmonton.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Wed 10/25/23 12:52 AM
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Bouchard posted a goal with two assists in Tuesday's 7-4 loss against the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard still managed a minus-3 rating thanks to a disastrous third period for the Oilers. He also chipped in with two blocked shots in 18:18 of ice time. The rearguard has managed at least one point in five of the six games to date. The three-point performance was his first since recording three assists in Winnipeg on March 4 last season.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Sun 10/22/23 2:18 AM
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Bouchard scored a power-play goal on seven shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard's goal gave the Oilers a 2-0 lead at 6:11 of the first period. The 24-year-old's offense is right where it should be through five games -- he has a goal and four helpers, with all but one of those points coming on the power play. Bouchard also has a minus-5 rating, 19 shots on net, six blocked shots and two PIM while working in a top-four role and on the first power-play unit.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Wed 10/18/23 2:13 AM
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Bouchard recorded two assists and one shot in the Oilers' 6-1 win over the Predators on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard picked up helpers on Zach Hyman's goal and Leon Draisaitl's second power-play goal. This performance gives the Canadian defenseman four points in three games on the season. Bouchard should be amongst the league leaders in points for defenceman this season, quarterbacking the lethal Oilers' power play.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Sun 10/15/23 1:51 AM
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Bouchard notched a power-play assist, five shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard has a power-play helper in each of the Oilers' first two games. That aspect of the game hasn't been a problem for Edmonton, but the defense has been extremely leaky. Bouchard has a minus-4 rating and four blocked shots to go with 10 shots on goal and his two assists. He should continue to see top-four minutes and premium ice time with the team's biggest stars, but the peripheral numbers may continue to struggle if the Oilers' goaltending can't settle down.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Thu 10/12/23 2:21 AM
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Bouchard produced a power-play assist, five shots on goal, two blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-3 rating in Wednesday's 8-1 loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard's role as the Oilers' power-play quarterback vaulted him up the draft board in most fantasy formats this year. While the Oilers' offense was quiet in their season opener, the lone goal in the loss came with the man advantage. Bouchard had 40 points in 82 contests last season, and 13 of them came on the power play. The 23-year-old blueliner should continue to be productive as a top-four option.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Thu 8/24/23 3:15 PM
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Bouchard inked a two-year, $7.8 million contract with Edmonton on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard recorded eight goals, 40 points, 156 shots, 95 hits and 77 blocks in 82 contests last season. It was the second straight campaign in which he's reached the 40-point milestone, which makes the 23-year-old defenseman's $3.9 million cap hit look like great value for Edmonton, but the tradeoff is that it's a short-term deal. If Bouchard continues to develop like he has, then he'll be in line for a massive raise at the end of this contract.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Sat 5/13/23 1:20 AM
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Bouchard notched two assists in a 4-3 loss to Vegas in Game 5 on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard has been held off the scoresheet just once through 11 outings in the 2023 playoffs. Not only has he been consistent, but he's also recorded six multi-point contests in that span, bringing him up to four goals and 17 postseason points this year. With Darnell Nurse (suspension) unavailable, Bouchard logged 27:21 of ice time Friday, which was up from an average of 19:40 over the first four games of the series. Nurse is eligible to return Sunday.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Thu 5/11/23 1:01 AM
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Bouchard scored a power-play goal on three shots and added five hits in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard saw his 11-game, 18-point streak end Monday in Game 3, but he was right back on the scoresheet with the game-winning tally Wednesday. The defenseman is up to four goals and 11 helpers through 10 playoff contests, and 13 of his 15 points have come on the power play. He's added 22 shots on net, 21 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Sat 5/6/23 11:19 PM
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Bouchard scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.
EDGE Analysis
Both of Bouchard's points came on the power play, as the Golden Knights' lack of discipline came back to bite them. The 23-year-old Bouchard has been one of the breakout stars of the postseason so far with at least one point in all eight of the Oilers' playoff games. He's picked up three goals, 11 helpers, 17 shots on net, 14 hits and an even plus-minus rating, and his role on the top power-play unit should keep him productive.