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 18.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Evan Bouchard stands out as an elite offensive defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers, consistently producing at a high level through seven NHL seasons. He has amassed an impressive 333 career points, with 76 goals and 257 assists in 429 games. His current season highlights his offensive prowess, with 21 goals and 74 assists for 95 points in 82 games, culminating in a career-high 18.3 GAR.
Bouchard's significant impact is largely driven by his even-strength offense, where he consistently generates scoring chances and contributes positively to the Oilers' attack. This places him among the league's most valuable blueliners.
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 | 57.3% | 18.6 | 1.0 | 18.3 | 3.29 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +11.1 | -0.1 | +5.0 | +0.1 |
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 | 18.3 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 14 | 53 | 67 | 14.2 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 18 | 64 | 82 | 17.8 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 8 | 32 | 40 | 7.4 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 12 | 31 | 43 | 7.4 |
| 2020-21 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1.2 |
| 2018-19 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Evan Bouchard has been worth 18.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 100th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+11.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 18.3 in 2025-26.
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 18.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 100th percentile of NHL players.
What is Evan Bouchard's WAR this season?
Evan Bouchard has been worth about 3.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 100th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 (18.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Evan Bouchard's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Evan Bouchard has accumulated 66.8 career GAR and 333 points.
When was Evan Bouchard drafted?
Evan Bouchard was drafted in 2018 — Round 1, Pick 10 — EDM.