Phillip Danault - NHL News & Rumors

Forward Phillip Danault | 11.20 LA Kings lose to Buffalo Sabres

3 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Registers helper in win Danault notched an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Danault bounced back from two scoreless outings, which followed a five-game point streak. The 31-year-old set up a Mikey Anderson goal in the first period of Saturday's win. Danault didn't look good in October, but things have started to click for him in November. The second-line center is up to 10 points, 30 shots on net, 19 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 19 appearances.

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NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riding five-game point streak Danault recorded a shorthanded assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Danault's helper extended his point streak to five games (one goal, five assists). The 31-year-old center has logged a shorthanded helper in five straight seasons, but he has just one goal among 13 career shorthanded points. That mirrors his overall production early in 2024-25 -- the center is at one tally, eight assists, 27 shots on net, 18 hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 16 appearances in a second-line role.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Garners assist in loss Danault registered an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Danault helped out on a Vladislav Gavrikov goal in the third period. The helper extended Danault's point streak to four games (one goal, four assists). He's already produced a better month on offense in November than he did in October. The two-way center is up to eight points, 27 shots on net, 18 hits, 14 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 15 appearances. The 31-year-old is firmly in a second-line role, so he should have steady offense, though there are other options at center in fantasy with more scoring upside.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort Saturday Danault produced a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to Chicago.

Impact After helping to set up Alex Laferriere late in the second period, Danault scored the Kings' final goal of the afternoon himself in the third. It's the first goal, and first multi-point performance, of the season for the 31-year-old center, and Danault has five points in 12 games to go alo9ng with 22 shots on net, 16 hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Forward Phillip Danault | 11.02 LA Kings lose to Chicago Blackhawks in a Shootout

NOVEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

Forward Phillip Danault | 10.29 LA Kings lose to San Jose Sharks

OCTOBER 30 • YOUTUBE

Pockets helper in win Danault notched an assist and blocked three shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Danault has a helper in two of the last three games. The 31-year-old center has struggled so far, earning three assists with a plus-1 rating, 11 shots on net, 14 hits and six blocked shots over eight appearances. He's more of a shutdown center who plays in a second-line spot, but Danault doesn't need to be rostered in fantasy on a full-time basis.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Snags assist Danault posted an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Danault's off to a quiet start on offense this year with just two assists over six games. The 31-year-old center has added 10 shots on net, 10 hits, three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating while filling a middle-six role. His ice time has been under 17 minutes in two of the last three games, though that is likely a short-term trend in order to get his overall play back up to standard.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Forward Phillip Danault | 10.16 LA Kings fall to Toronto Maple Leafs | Postgame Media

OCTOBER 17 • YOUTUBE

Lends assist in overtime loss Danault registered an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Impact Danault's helper was his first point in two games this season. The center has added four shots on net and five hits. The Kings have an interesting balance at forward as they try to get three centers (Danault, Quinton Byfield and Anze Kopitar) sufficient minutes in line with their contributions. Of the three, Danault is the most defense-oriented, though he has earned at least 47 points in five of the last six seasons, so he's not a total slouch in the offensive zone.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Forward Phillip Danault | 10.05 LA Kings fall to Florida Panthers in Quebec City | Media (ENGLISH)

OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

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MAY 2 • YOUTUBE

Forward Phillip Danault | R1G4 LA Kings lose to Edmonton Oilers

APRIL 29 • YOUTUBE

Chips in with assist Danault logged an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2.

Impact Danault briefly had to leave the game after taking a hit, but he was able to return, finishing the contest with 17:59 of ice time. His helper was on Drew Doughty's first-period marker. Danault put up 47 points, 159 shots on net, 80 hits and 60 blocked shots over 78 regular-season outings as a do-it-all center on the Kings' second line. He'll likely continue to be tasked with tough defensive assignments, which could suppress his scoring chances in the playoffs.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Distributes three helpers Danault posted three assists and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Danault had five helpers over the final six contests of the season following his return from an upper-body injury. The veteran center had 17 goals, 30 helpers, 159 shots on net, 80 hits, 60 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 78 regular-season appearances. Danault heads into the playoffs locked in as the Kings' second-line center.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 16 • YOUTUBE

Deals assist in win Danault posted an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Danault has two helpers over three games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old immediately resumed his second-line center role and has continued to play well. He's up to 44 points, 155 shots on net, 79 hits, 59 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating through 75 contests this season, offering well-rounded production for fantasy managers.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in return Danault recorded an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Danault missed four games with an upper-body injury. He saw a modest 15:13 of ice time in Saturday's win, but he took his normal shifts in a second-line role. The 31-year-old center had no points over the three contests before his absence. He's up to 17 goals, 43 points, 152 shots on net, 78 hits, 58 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating over 73 appearances this season.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Forward Phillip Danault | 04.06.24 LA Kings face Vancouver Canucks | Morning Skate Media

APRIL 6 • YOUTUBE

Expected back Saturday Danault (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against Vancouver, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Danault will probably be back on the second line following a four-game absence. He has generated 17 goals, 42 points, 151 shots on net and 78 hits through 72 contests this campaign.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Thursday Danault (upper body) won't travel to San Jose for Thursday's game versus the Sharks, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

Impact Danault will miss his fourth game in a row. He won't be available to play until Saturday's game versus the Canucks at the earliest. It remains unclear if the Kings will stick with seven defensemen as they did Wednesday versus the Kraken or switch back to a more traditional lineup for Thursday's contest.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Danault (upper body) is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Kraken, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Danault will be on the shelf for a third straight game after previously being labeled a game-time decision. This may be a precautionary move for the Kings, who also play Thursday versus the Sharks. Pierre-Luc Dubois will center the second line and Akil Thomas will remain in the lineup while Danault is out.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Wednesday Danault (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision Wednesday versus Seattle, per Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.

Impact Danault has missed two straight games due to the injury. He has 17 goals and 42 points in 72 outings in 2023-24. If Danault isn't able to return Wednesday, then Akil Thomas will likely play in his second NHL contest.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

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