Bouchard scored a goal on four shots and added three hits in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

The Bruins got to enjoy their first-period lead for all of 44 seconds before Bouchard tied the game on his second goal of the year. The 22-year-old saw 24:26 of ice time Thursday -- that's impressive on its own, but also doubly so when Tyson Barrie saw just 12:41. Bouchard has eight points, 32 shots on net, 13 hits, 21 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 12 contests. He's not only holding his own, but he's evolving into a minute-munching blueliner alongside the ever-steady Darnell Nurse. That much ice time will keep Bouchard exposed to the Oilers' top talents, which should in turn give him a high-scoring ceiling this year.