Bouchard notched an assist and five shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Bouchard earned the secondary helper on Derick Brassard's first goal as an Oiler. In his last eight games, Bouchard has racked up five helpers, 23 shots, 12 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. He's maintained a top-four role on the second pairing, though Cody Ceci is now in the prime position alongside Darnell Nurse in even-strength situations. Bouchard has 34 points, 152 shots on net, 86 blocked shots, 60 hits and a plus-3 rating through 64 contests in his first full NHL season.