Evan Bouchard Chases Historic NHL Milestone

0:00It's March 13th for the NHL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. Evan Bouchard of the Eminton Oilers is chasing a rare milestone for a defenseman, 100 points in a single season. The 26-year-old has already racked up 76 points with 19 goals and 57 assists through 66 games. That puts him well ahead of every other blueliner in the league, leading Columbus' Zach Wrensky by 8 points. Lately, Bouchard has been on fire, ranking third and overall NHL scoring since January 1st, trailing only Nikita Kuchirov and his own captain Connor. McDavid. Despite the Oilers' middling 32 win, 26 loss, 8 overtime loss record, he's on pace for about 94 points over a full, 82 games. Only six defensemen have ever hit 100 points in NHL history, with Bobby Orr and Paul Coffee leading the way multiple times. Peter Carlson was the last one in 2022-23, and Bouchard could become just the seventh

1:01and the second in the past 30 years. With 16 games left, he needs 24 more points, and he's got the tools to get there. He stayed mostly healthy, logs nearly 25 minutes of ice time per game, and if Edminton heats up, his production should surge even more. Hitting that mark would boost his Norse trophy buzz and validate his $10.5 million annual deal. Bouchard's offensive flare has already made him a playoff standout, hinting at even bigger things ahead for the Oilers. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen, S-O-L-I, solelypillo.com