“I’m not shocked”: Evan Bouchard on Connor McDavid’s 19-game point streak in Oilers’ win over Blackhawks

Connor McDavid added two assists on Monday night as the Edmonton Oilers earned a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, extending his point streak to an NHL career-high 19 games. The run has become a steady part of Edmonton’s recent success, arriving without fanfare but carrying real weight as the season grinds on.The Oilers controlled large stretches of the game and were rarely put under sustained pressure. McDavid didn’t need to dominate the scoresheet to make an impact, instead shaping the game through puck movement and decision-making that kept Chicago on its heels.“I’m not shocked,” Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard said when asked about McDavid reaching 19 straight games with a point. “He’s been great all season. He’s a leader on and off the ice. Obviously, he drives our team.”McDavid’s two assists pushed his production during the streak to 19 goals and 25 assists, tying Wayne Gretzky’s 1986-87 mark for the seventh-longest point streak in Oilers history. His consistency has allowed others to thrive, a theme that showed again with Bouchard’s two-goal night.Zach Hyman opened the scoring late in the first period, redirecting a pass that developed after McDavid drew coverage high in the zone. Sixteen seconds into the second period, Bouchard doubled the lead by banking the puck in from behind the net, a play that caught the Blackhawks off guard.Leon Draisaitl added insurance late, while Connor Ingram stopped 29 shots to keep Edmonton in control. Ingram said his comfort in net has grown with regular starts, helping him stay sharp through key stretches of the game.Chicago found a lifeline in the third period when Tyler Bertuzzi scored to make it 2-1, but the push was short-lived. Bouchard sealed the outcome with an empty-net goal before Draisaitl scored again moments later.The Blackhawks were without Connor Bedard due to illness, and head coach Jeff Blashill pointed to the opening minutes as the difference. He said his team wasn’t close to its best early and paid the price against a group that rarely gives away chances.For Edmonton, the result underlined what has become routine inside the room. McDavid’s streak no longer raises eyebrows among teammates. As Bouchard made clear, nights like this are simply part of what the Oilers expect from their captain.Also Read: Connor McDavid records goal and assist in 17-game point run, leading Oilers to 4-3 win over Jets’ 11th consecutive defeat