The Edmonton Oilers let another lead slip away Thursday night, falling 4–3 in overtime to the New York Rangers after holding a two-goal advantage through nearly 50 minutes at Rogers Place. Defensive breakdowns and turnovers were once again the story, and the miscues of defenseman Evan Bouchard stood out most.

Evan Bouchard scored the overtime winner against Chicago on Saturday night, and the question everyone's asking is whether this is the start of his redemption or just one good game in what's been a rough start to the season.

You guys can say what you want about him. We love him in there. We know his best is among the very, very, very best.” That was Connor McDavid to the media after Saturday’s overtime win, where defenseman Evan Bouchard scored the game-winner.

Kris Knoblauch criticized Evan Bouchard after another mistake-filled game hurt the Oilers in a 4–3 overtime loss.

The struggles to start the 2025-26 season continue for Evan Bouchard, which raises the question about what needs to be said or done to help the 26-year-old defenseman.

Igor Kravchuk, Bob Beers and Boris Mironov were featured on the power play during the early 1990s, but none could be described as a pure puck mover. Roman Hamrlik arrived in the late 1990s and provided offensive help, but he was a complete player and was on the ice in all situations.

The Edmonton Oilers lost 4-3 in overtime to the New York Rangers on Thursday at Rogers Place. The Oilers led 3-1 heading into the third period, but two late goals from New York and a stellar push by J.

He gets steadier. His shots and passes are more true. His defensive reads faster, his defensive positioning more solid. In the playoffs in 2025, he was so steady on defence that his coaches promoted him to play on the penalty kill.