Evan Bouchard has set a new record for most assists by a defenseman in a single postseason in NHL history, with 26 assists. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 25 assists held by Paul Coffey. Bouchard's performance includes 3 assists in a single game, contributing to his total of 26 assists in 23 games. Additionally, his 32 points in these playoffs are second only to Connor McDavid's 42 points. Connor McDavid also broke Wayne Gretzky's record for most assists in a single postseason. The record-breaking assists occurred as the Edmonton Oilers head into Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Heading into Game 6 of the #StanleyCup Final, Evan Bouchard has the most assists by a defenseman in a single postseason. ๐คฏ https://t.co/YcKnjgvyp2
Evan Bouchard has the most assists in one postseason in NHL history. 26 assists in 23 games. His 32 points in these playoffs sits second only to McDavid (42). #Oilers https://t.co/rR0wzqFxv6
Evan Bouchard had 3 assists tonight to give him 26 in the playoffs, a new record for most assists in a single postseason in NHL history. Paul Coffey had the record at 25.
Another #StanleyCup Playoffs assist record has fallen! Evan Bouchard notched his 24th, 25th and 26th assists of 2024 to break Paul Coffeyโs NHL record for most by a defenseman in a single postseason. #NHLStats: https://t.co/iaswBatDjY https://t.co/LlHqLbCVQL
Behold Evan Bouchard ๐ With his 26th assist of the #StanleyCup Playoffs, Bouchard passes Paul Coffey for most assists by a defenseman in a single postseason! https://t.co/vb3bpad7WJ
Most goals, assists, points, plus/minus NHL playoffs... (Evan Bouchard at 23 assists) https://t.co/xX83rIc7M3
The Oilers' Connor McDavid has broken Wayne Gretzky's record for most assists in a single postseason. https://t.co/wcTFcGetZF