RELEASE: Bouchard named NHL's Second Star of the Week

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard has been named the NHL's Second Star of the Week after recording four goals and four assists in the Oilers' first three games of the 2026-27 NHL season, helping the team earn five of six possible points. Bouchard made history on September 29 by recording a hat trick and two assists in a 6-5 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks, becoming the first defenceman in NHL history to record five points in a season opener. New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin earned First Star of the Week honours after going 2-1-0 with a 1.67 goals-against average and scoring a goal, making him the 18th goaltender in NHL history to score in the regular season.