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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…