Evan Bouchard posts three points in Oilers win over Rangers

Fantasy hockey: Bouchard's one goal and two assists Sunday match the elite production already reflected in his 1.07 points per game averages.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 2, 2026 · Updated November 2, 2026

Evan Bouchard recorded one goal and two assists on three shots in 25:42 in the Oilers' 4-1 win over the Rangers on Sunday, November 1. His power-play goal helped the Oilers control the game, and he finished plus-2 with one block.

The line matches the elite production Bouchard was already delivering at 1.07 points per game in his recent averages, and his underlying play grades 95 out of 100 among defensemen in shots, scoring chances and ice time.

Fantasy impact

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Evan Bouchard

Bouchard's three-point night fits the profile of a defenseman averaging 1.07 points per game in his recent sample, with 0.23 goals and 0.83 assists. He takes 2.8 shots per game and averages 0.36 power-play points. His 24:48 of ice time per game includes 3:42 on the power play, third among all Oilers skaters, and he runs the first unit.

The underlying play grade of 95 out of 100 among defensemen measures how sustainable his scoring is through shot volume, scoring chances and ice time. Bouchard remains a top-tier fantasy defenseman over four games this week, with the Oilers playing Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. His value was priced in before this game.

What to do

• Keep Bouchard in all formats as an elite defenseman with first-unit power-play time and 24:48 of ice time per game.

• Start him in all four Edmonton games this week, with contests Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

• Treat his three-point night as standard output for a defenseman at 1.07 points per game in his recent averages.

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