Connor McDavid scored 46 seconds into overtime, Evan Bouchard had his first NHL hat trick and three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers held on for a 6-5 win over the Washington Capitals.

EDMONTON – Evan Bouchard scored his first career hat trick and had three assists in his 400th NHL game, as the Edmonton Oilers won 6-5 in overtime against the Washington Capitals at Rogers Place on Saturday.

Edmonton Oilers defensemen Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm have achieved a never-before-seen feat in NHL history.

Bouchard's high-wire act is highly successful and all that keeps him from his personal outer marker is consistency.

NHL.com's fantasy staff continues to cover the latest trends and storylines in the League through the lens of NHL EDGE puck and player tracker stats. Today, we identify the key advanced metrics surrounding Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard after his six-point game Jan. 24.

While the Oilers achieved a hard-fought victory over the Washington Capitals last night, Connor McDavid reached a special milestone of his own.

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Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm shared his thoughts about recording his first career hat trick and making history alongside Evan Bouchard.

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with a Pacific Division matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and the Edmonton Oilers. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

Edmonton’s Mattias Ekholm has a three-goal game of his own, as the Oilers use a dominant second period to hand the Ducks their first loss in eight games, 7-4.