Evan Bouchard D EDM Wed 11/13/24 12:18 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard scored a goal on eight shots, added two assists and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
One of Bouchard's helpers came on the power play. He had been held off the scoresheet over the first four games in November before this slump-breaking performance. The 25-year-old defenseman has been a little streaky in 2024-25, but he's still managed four goals, 10 points (two on the power play), 46 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 16 appearances.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Fri 11/1/24 12:20 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard notched an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard's offense has come back around -- he has two goals and four assists over his last five games. Only one of those points has come on the power play, so there could still be room for growth in his scoring after a slow start to the campaign. The star defenseman has seven points, 30 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating across 11 appearances.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Mon 10/28/24 12:54 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard found the back of the net and added a helper in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard registered a secondary assist on Leon Draisaitl's goal in the middle frame before tying the game at two apiece at 10:47 of the third period. Bouchard added four blocks and a plus-3 rating in a team-high 25:13 of ice time. After a slow start to the season with just one goal in his first six outings, Bouchard is riding a three-game point streak consisting of two goals and three assists. The right-shot blueliner can extend his streak to four in Monday's road matchup versus Columbus.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Sat 10/26/24 1:45 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard scored a goal, dished an assist, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-0 win over the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard picked up his first multi-point effort of the season, factoring in on the Oilers' first two goals of the game. This outing gave Bouchard four points, 21 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over eight appearances. He still has just one power-play point, but it's fair to assume the Oilers will turn things around after a slow start with the man advantage this season.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Wed 10/23/24 3:44 PM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard notched a power-play assist, five shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard's slow start has seen him put up two points over seven contests. In that span, the Oilers have gone just 2-for-19 on the power play, which has taken a bite out of the offense of most of their main contributors. Bouchard has added 20 shots on net, nine blocked shots and a minus-1 rating, and his offense should come around once the team's power-play fortune improves.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Wed 10/16/24 2:12 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard tied the game at 3-3 with his tally at 16:18 of the third period. The defenseman had been held off the scoresheet in the first three games of the season. He's added five blocked shots, seven shots on net and a minus-1 rating while playing big minutes on the Oilers' top pairing. After operating just above a point-per-game pace in 2023-24, the slow start is a disappointment, but Bouchard has the talent and a strong supporting cast to turn things around quickly.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Sat 10/5/24 2:15 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 4-1 preseason loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard tallied in the second period, but the Oilers couldn't build on it. The defenseman had three points and 12 shots over four preseason games. He's a top-tier fantasy blueliner after breaking out to the tune of 18 goals, 82 points, 35 power-play points and a plus-34 rating in 81 regular-season contests last year. Bouchard added 32 points in 25 playoff contests, and his spot on the Oilers' vaunted top power-play unit gives him an incredibly high ceiling for 2024-25.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Wed 6/19/24 12:10 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard notched three assists and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Panthers in Game 5.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard helped out on all three of the Oilers' goals in the second period, two of which were on the power play. The defenseman has gone seven games without a goal but has earned nine assists in that span. He's at six goals, 26 helpers, 66 shots on net, 40 blocked shots, 26 hits and a plus-12 rating over 23 playoff contests, with 14 of his 32 points coming on the power play.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Tue 6/11/24 5:23 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard recorded an assist in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 2.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard has been a model of consistency when it comes to production from the backend -- he hasn't been held off the scoresheet in consecutive contests for the entirety of the postseason. His assist in Monday's loss tied him with Leon Draisaitl for second on the team in points (28) during the playoffs. After recording a career-high 82 points in 81 regular-season appearances, Bouchard is setting personal bests in playoff scoring as well. The 24-year-old defenseman has six goals, 22 assists and a team-leading plus-12 rating through 20 postseason contests.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Mon 6/3/24 12:34 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard logged two power-play assists and blocked four shots in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Stars in Game 6.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard was held partly in check early in the series, but he racked up four helpers over the last two games as the Oilers' power play returned to its usual level of dominance. The defenseman is up to six goals, 21 helpers, 12 power-play points, 54 shots on net, 33 blocks and a plus-14 rating through 18 playoff outings. The Panthers' high pace and heavy play will be the next hurdle for Bouchard to face amid his breakout postseason as an all-around top-tier defenseman.