Evan Bouchard — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Evan Bouchard is an NHL defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers. In the 2025-26 season Evan Bouchard has 21 goals, 74 assists and 95 points in 82 games, worth 14.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A prominent offensive defenseman, Evan Bouchard has established himself as a significant point producer from the blueline. The 26-year-old, a 2018 first-round pick, has played 429 career games, amassing 76 goals and 257 assists for 333 points.
In his current season, Bouchard is having a career year, recording an impressive 21 goals and 74 assists for 95 points across 82 games. His substantial overall impact of 18.7 GAR is largely fueled by his even-strength offensive contributions, which stand at +12.2 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 192 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 1, Pick 10 — EDM |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 21 | 74 | 95 | +24 | 30 | 221 | 9.5% | 24:41 | 57.1% | 18.9 | 0.8 | 14.0 | 3.90 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +10.6 | +0.3 | +5.0 | +1.6 |
League percentile rank: points 99th, GAR 100th, WAR 100th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 21 | 74 | 95 | 14.0 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 14 | 53 | 67 | 18.9 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 18 | 64 | 82 | 13.6 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 8 | 32 | 40 | 6.7 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 12 | 31 | 43 | 11.4 |
| 2020-21 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.3 |
| 2018-19 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Evan Bouchard has been worth 14.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 100th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+10.6 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (+0.3).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 18.9 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evan Bouchard's GAR this season?
Evan Bouchard has been worth 14.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 100th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Evan Bouchard have this season?
Evan Bouchard has 21 goals and 74 assists for 95 points in 82 games this season.
Is Evan Bouchard a good defenseman?
Evan Bouchard ranks in the 100th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (14.0) in the 2025-26 season.