It’s been a quiet campaign for the 6’4″, 220 lb Canadian defenseman. In 12 games played, the 22-year-old has recorded just two assists, failing to get his name on the goal column.
But while his start to the 2018-19 campaign couldn’t have started any slower, it’s worth noting that he looks more comfortable as of late, thanks to the change in the defensive pairings.
At the start of the season, Boughner placed Ek with his usual partner: Keith Yandle. The two have played side-by-side on the blue line for a while now, but instant chemistry was never really found.