Evan Bouchard

NHL Game Preview: San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers with Line Combinations 12/21/2024

Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch Switches Defensive Pairings at Friday’s Practice

During yesterday’s 3-2 comeback overtime win against the Boston Bruins, Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch experimented with new defensive pairings in the third period. This decision worked in Edmonton’s favor, as he paired Evan Bouchard with Brett Kulak, Mattias Ekholm with Ty Emberson, and Darnell Nurse with Troy Stecher. These adjustments played a crucial role […]

Viktor Arvidsson skating for the Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers Shuffle Forward Lines with Viktor Arvidsson’s Return

Ahead of tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins, the Edmonton Oilers have shuffled their forward lines, with Viktor Arvidsson set to return to the lineup after missing fifteen games (five weeks) due to an undisclosed lower-body injury. He will join the third line on the LW, with Adam Henrique at Center and Connor Brown on […]

NHL Game Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Nashville Predators with Line Combinations 11/14/2024

The Edmonton Oilers (8-7-1) will host the Nashville Predators (5-9-2) on Thursday, November 14th, with puck drop at 7:00 PM MTN (9:00 PM EST). The Oilers last played on Tuesday night at Rogers Place against the New York Islanders, winning an overtime thriller 4-3. Leon Draisaitl scored the game-winner, capping off a 2-goal game. Captain […]

Player Profile: Evan Bouchard

Evan Bouchard, a 24-year-old right-handed defenseman, was born on October 20, 1999, in Oakville, Ontario. He stands at 6’3 and weighs 194 pounds. Growing up in Ontario, he played junior hockey for the Oakville Rangers (SCTA), Oakville Blades (OJHL), and London Knights (OHL). In the 2018-2019 season, he served as the Captain of the London […]

2025 4 Nations Face-Off: United States, Canada, Sweden, & Finland Potential Roster Additions

The NHL 4Nations Faceoff will showcase four national teams representing Sweden, the United States, Canada, and Finland. These teams are scheduled to participate in the tournament scheduled from February 12th to 20th at TD Garden in Boston and Bell Centre in Montreal. This weekend, the four teams unveiled the initial selection of 6 players, each […]

Stanley Cup Finals Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers Game 7 | 06/24/2024

“Well, well, well. How the turntables” – Michael Scott It’s surreal how much can change within a week. I try to come across as being on the more optimistic side with some of my Hockey takes, but even I wouldn’t have expected this after how the series started. I felt the Edmonton Oilers would at least […]

The Edmonton Oilers Have “Dragged the Panthers Back to Alberta”

Halfway There! The Edmonton Oilers pulled off a 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in a thrilling Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Florida. The Oilers took an early 3-0 lead in the first period with goals by Connor Brown, Zach Hyman, and Connor McDavid. Although the Panthers managed to narrow the […]

Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 2 Recap | 06/11/2024

Chaotic and vicious are the only ways to describe what happened during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. It was a game that left a bad taste in both fan bases’ mouths but for very different reasons. Edmonton fans were upset over the lack of the Oilers’ scoring and missed calls, while Florida fans […]

Stanley Cup Finals Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers Game 2 | 06/10/2024

Playoff luck giveth, and Playoff luck taketh away. As Connor McDavid put it, “Maybe it was the Hockey Gods getting us back for that Game 6.” You can be disappointed that his team didn’t open the Finals with a win, but you can’t be disappointed with how they played, aside from a couple of instances. […]