Toronto's power play implodes, its 5v5 goal share and expected goal share collapse, it allows more shots than anyone else in the league, it can't defend a lead, and of its two stars one guy is gone and the other guy looks like a shadow of himself.
Let's talk to that coach!
Since you’re not willing to do your homework, let me help you. 🧵
Evan Bouchard isn't just a "power play specialist." He put up 95 points, but only 33 (7G, 26A) came on the man advantage. More importantly? All 21 of his goals were scored against a goaltender—zero empty netters.
Let’s talk defense. Bouchard’s Expected Goals Against (xGA) is in the elite tier (top 15% of NHL D-men). He isn't giving up high-quality looks; the puck is going in because he’s dealing with a .888 on-ice SV% while guys like Hughes and Makar benefit from .910+ goaltending.
The best defense is never having to play in your own zone. Bouchard ranks in the 87th percentile for Defensive Zone time—meaning the Oilers spend significantly less time defending when he’s on the ice compared to the league average.
He’s elite in high-danger prevention and top 25% in shot blocking. Facts matter. You can't push a narrative using a snippet while ignoring the context of the whole story. #Oilers #NHL #BouchBomb