Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard joins elite company with 6-point game

Even joining elite hockey history didn't faze Evan Bouchard.

The Edmonton Oilers star defenceman scored his first-ever hat trick and contributed three assists Saturday, powering his team to a 6-5 win over the visiting Washington Capitals.

Playing in his 400th regular-season game, Bouchard became just the fourth defenceman in NHL history to notch three goals and three assists in a game. The only other players on that list are Bobby Orr, Tom Bladon and Doug Crossman.

"It's good company for sure," Bouchard said. "It's good for me to be on that list, but more importantly we got the win on a big night."

It was a big night for the 26-year-old blueliner, who now has 14 goals and 41 assists on the season.

"As good a game as I've seen from a D-man. Special," said Oilers captain Connor McDavid. "That's his level. His best is among the best in the world. Not just D-men. Players."

Bouch’s first career hatty