Evan Bouchard Makes NHL History With Five-Point Opening Night

Evan Bouchard made NHL history by becoming the first defenseman to put up five points in a season opener, recording a hat trick and two assists during the Edmonton Oilers' 6-5 overtime loss to the Canucks. Bouchard added six shots on goal, three blocked shots, and a plus-2 rating. His historic performance included a long-point shot for his hat-trick goal through traffic and multiple multi-point efforts alongside Connor McDonald, cementing his elite fantasy status early.