Evan Bouchard D EDM Tue 2/27/24 1:55 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's 4-2 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
With the Oilers down 2-1 in the second period, Bouchard assisted on Leon Draisaitl's power-play marker from the point to tie the game. He added the game-winning goal on his own in the third frame off a trademark blast from inside the blue line for his 15th goal of the year. This was his 14th multi-point game of the season. Bouchard continues to be a valuable asset on the Oilers' top power-play unit, earning 26 of his 56 points this season with the man advantage.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Sun 2/25/24 4:00 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard logged a power-play assist and two hits in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard reached the 40-assist mark for the second time by helping out on the first of Zach Hyman's two goals. Over 10 outings in February, Bouchard has 11 points. The 24-year-old defenseman is up to 54 points (25 on the power play) with 148 shots on net, 77 blocked shots, 49 hits and a plus-11 rating through 55 contests in a top-four role this season.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Tue 2/20/24 12:20 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard added three assists and a plus-1 rating in Monday's 6-3 win over Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard's trio of assists extends his point streak to four games, a run over which he has three goals and nine points. The 24-year-old defender already set career-best marks in goals and assists this season with 14 and 39, respectively, topping his previous best totals of 12 goals and 32 assists. His production has been power-play fueled, with 24 of his 53 points coming with the man advantage.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Sun 2/18/24 10:01 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard scored two goals, including the overtime winner on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
After getting the Oilers on the board early in the second period, Bouchard potted his career-high fifth GWG of the season by flipping a shot past a screened Jake Oettinger just 30 seconds into OT. The 24-year-old blueliner has already established new career highs in nearly every primary category, including goals (14), points (50) and power-play points (23), and Edmonton still has 31 games left on its schedule.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Fri 2/16/24 12:48 PM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard recorded a power-play assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard helped out on Leon Draisaitl's first-period tally. With five points over five games since the All-Star break, the time off doesn't appear to have stalled Bouchard's offense. The 24-year-old blueliner is at 48 points (22 on the power play), 135 shots on net, 70 blocked shots, 40 hits and a plus-10 rating over 50 contests. As long as he's on the first power-play unit, he's in a good position to rack up offense.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Wed 2/14/24 1:45 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard scored a goal on five shots, added two assists and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard had been limited to two assists over his prior eight games before the big outing Tuesday. The 24-year-old has matched his career high of 12 goals, and he's already at a personal-best 47 points through 49 appearances. The defensemen has added 132 shots on net, 68 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating while thriving as the quarterback of the Oilers' first power-play unit. Bouchard's high-end offense makes him an excellent play in fantasy.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Sat 2/10/24 12:57 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard recorded a power-play assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Friday's 5-3 win over the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard helped out on Leon Draisaitl's go-ahead tally midway through the third period. This was Bouchard's second point over his last seven games, and his first power-play contribution since Jan. 13. The defenseman now has a career-high 44 points through just 47 appearances. He's earned 21 of those points with the man advantage while adding 66 blocked shots, 122 shots on net, 18 PIM and a plus-11 rating. His power-play role should keep him reliable in fantasy even if he moves around the lineup at even strength.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Sun 1/28/24 1:22 PM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard notched an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard entered Saturday on a four-game point drought, matching his longest of the season. The 24-year-old has been less of a key figure with the Oilers being less power-play reliant during their 16-game winning streak. Bouchard is still enjoying a strong season -- he's matched his career high with 43 points while adding 121 shots on net, 61 blocked shots, a plus-11 rating and 20 power-play points over 45 contests.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Wed 1/17/24 1:08 PM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard scored an empty-net goal, added an assist and logged two hits in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard set up Leon Draisaitl's second-period tally to get the Oilers on the board before adding the empty-netter late in the third. The 24-year-old Bouchard has scored in consecutive contests, and he has three goals and 10 points over his last nine outings. For the season, he's up to 42 points, one off his career high, while adding 116 shots on net, 57 blocked shots, 30 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 40 appearances.
Evan Bouchard D EDM Sun 1/14/24 3:47 AM
Evan Bouchard
D EDM
Bouchard lit the lamp in overtime in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
Bouchard unleashed his patented "Bouch-bomb" to score in overtime from a Connor McDavid assist on the power play. It took him six shots on net and a team-leading 27:01 TOI to get a goal past Sam Montembeault, who was solid all night. Since taking over the job on the point on the power play, the 24-year old is fourth among defensemen in scoring with 40 points on the year. The Oilers play at home against the Maple Leafs on Tuesday.