Bouchard inked a two-year, $7.8 million contract with Edmonton on Thursday.
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.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Collects two assists
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Bouchard notched two assists in a 4-3 loss to Vegas in Game 5 on Friday.
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.
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.
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.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: One of each in Saturday's win
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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.
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.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: No slowing down
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Bouchard provided two power-play assists and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.
Bouchard has gotten on the scoresheet in 10 straight games dating back to the regular season. In the playoffs, he's racked up two goals and 10 assists over seven outings, with 10 of his 12 points coming on the power play. The defenseman has added 15 shots on net, 13 hits, nine blocked shots and a plus-1 rating.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Dishes two assists
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Bouchard notched two assists and two hits in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kings in Game 6.
Bouchard helped out on goals by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, with the latter's tally coming on the power play. The first round was an encouraging star turn for Bouchard, who has two goals and eight assists over six contests. Eight of his points came on the power play, which continues to be a strength for the defenseman and the Oilers as a whole.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Nabs power-play helper
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Bouchard logged a power-play assist and four hits in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kings in Game 5.
Bouchard took a shot that bounced off teammate Zach Hyman's face and into the net for the Oilers' fifth goal. Hyman was able to finish the game, so Bouchard won't have to feel too bad about the unconventional assist. With points in eight straight outings (four goals, eight assists), the 23-year-old defenseman has found another level to his game at just the right time. He also has 13 shots on net, 11 hits, seven blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over five playoff contests.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Helps Oilers with three-point night
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Bouchard contributed a goal and two assists in Edmonton's 5-4 overtime victory over the Kings in Game 4 on Sunday.
Bouchard extended his scoring streak to seven contests, and he's collected four goals and 11 points in that span. That includes two goals and seven points in four playoff outings this year. Bouchard's latest marker was tallied on the power play early in the second period to narrow the Kings' lead to 3-1. He also supplied the lone assist on Zach Hyman's overtime winner.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Records two assists vs. LA
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Bouchard collected two power-play assists in a 3-2 overtime loss to LA in Game 3 on Friday.
Bouchard extended his scoring streak to six contests, contributing three goals and eight points in that span. During the regular season, he had eight goals and 40 points in 82 outings. Bouchard's two helpers Friday were recorded midway through the second period to put Edmonton up 2-1, but the Oilers failed to maintain that lead.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Pockets power-play helper
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Bouchard notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kings in Game 2.
Bouchard helped out on a Leon Draisaitl tally in the first period. With three goals and three assists during a five-game point streak, Bouchard continues to be noticeable on offense. The 23-year-old defenseman can also play physical in a top-four role, and his time on the top power-play unit will add to his fantasy value in the postseason.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Mixed results in Game 1
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Bouchard scored a power-play goal on two shots, added three hits, blocked two shots and logged four PIM in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings.
Bouchard started off pretty well, giving the Oilers a 2-0 lead with his first-period tally. His second penalty of the game ended up being a costly one, as it was a high-sticking minor late in the third period that allowed the Kings to tie the game on the ensuing power play. This was just the second time all season Bouchard's taken multiple penalties in a game. The 23-year-old had 40 points (13 on the power play) and 156 shots on net in 82 regular-season outings, so he should be a key contributor on the blue line during the playoffs.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Scores in victory over Sharks
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Bouchard contributed a goal in a 5-2 win over San Jose on Thursday.
Bouchard finished the regular season on a high note, providing five goals and 11 points over his last 11 contests. Overall in 2022-23, he contributed eight goals and 40 points in 82 appearances. Bouchard has reached the 40-point mark for the second straight campaign, though he finished shy of his 2021-22 totals of 12 goals and 43 points in 81 outings.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Nets game-winner in overtime
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Bouchard scored a power-play goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Avalanche.
Bouchard's tally came 1:50 into overtime as the Oilers cashed in on a Bowen Byram hooking penalty. Over his last nine outings, Bouchard has racked up three goals, six assists, five power-play points and a plus-6 rating. The 23-year-old defenseman has seven tallies, 39 points (13 on the power play), 154 shots on net, 95 hits, 74 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 81 contests overall.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Dishes two helpers in win
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Bouchard notched two assists, blocked two shots and went plus-4 in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Sharks.
Bouchard had secondary helpers on goals by Zach Hyman and Connor McDavid in this contest. With four helpers and a plus-7 rating over his last four games, Bouchard is showing his potential at both ends of the ice. The 23-year-old defenseman has 38 points, 152 shots on net, 94 hits, 72 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 80 contests overall.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Reaches 30-assist mark
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Bouchard notched a power-play assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Kings.
Bouchard has collected three goals and 12 assists over his last 15 contests. He helped out on a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins tally in the second period of Tuesday's win. Bouchard is up to six goals, 30 helpers, 151 shots on net, 93 hits, 68 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 78 appearances.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Hands out helper
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Bouchard provided an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Ducks.
Bouchard set up Connor McDavid on the goal that put the Oilers up 5-0 early in the third period. Over his last 12 games, Bouchard has collected three goals and eight assists, with four of those 11 points coming on the power play. The 23-year-old blueliner has 35 points, 150 shots, 93 hits, 68 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 77 appearances.
