Originally posted on The Score
Edmonton Oilers rearguard Evan Bouchard became the fourth defenseman in NHL history to record 30 points in a single postseason Tuesday night.
Bouchard joined the exclusive club after Zach Hyman knocked in one of the blue-liner's patented power-play bombs in the second period of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
The 24-year-old recorded another point on Connor McDavid's goal in the middle frame to bring his total to 31.
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Brian Leetch was the last defenseman to accomplish the feat in 1994.
Rank Player Points GP Year 1 Paul Coffey 37 18 1985 2 Brian Leetch 34 23 1994 3 Al MacInnis 31 22 1989 4 Evan Bouchard 31 22 2024Earlier this spring, Bouchard became the third-fastest defenseman to reach 50 career playoff points (45 games) in NHL history, trailing only Bobby Orr (39 games) and Leetch (41 games).
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