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Byfield scored a goal in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators on Saturday. Byfield has had a quiet season, but things may be turning around. He has three goals, four points and 11 shots over his last four appearances. Byfield is an offensive talent, and this run could be a precursor to the next step in his game. Watch carefully -- his value will take a big leap if he can produce at a pace similar to his 55-point 2023-24 campaign.
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Byfield scored an empty-net goal on four shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Flyers. Byfield may be warming up -- he has two goals on nine shots and one assist over his last three games. Prior to that stretch, he had three points and 16 shots over a 14-game span. The 22-year-old has taken a step back in 2024-25 while trying to establish himself as a center after finding success on the wing last season. He's at 14 points, 58 shots, 29 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 32 contests this year.
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Byfield notched a goal and one assist in a 5-1 win over the Rangers on Saturday. Byfield set up Warren Foegele's eighth goal of 2024-25 in the first period. The 22-year-old Byfield then ended his eight-game goalless slump in the second stanza. Byfield went 15 appearances without a multi-point effort going into Saturday's matchup. He has four goals and nine helpers across 30 outings this season.
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Byfield notched a power-play assist, three hits and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Senators. Byfield helped out on an Adrian Kempe tally late in the third period. It hasn't been a great stretch for Byfield, who has a goal and an assist over his last eight outings. The 22-year-old is sitting at 11 points, 43 shots on net, 24 hits, 12 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 25 appearances, well below the pace that saw him rack up 55 points in 80 regular-season outings in 2023-24. Byfield's moved around the lineup a bit this year, and the lack of a steady spot may be negatively impacting his production.
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Byfield scored the game-winning goal on the power play in Saturday's 2-1 victory over the Kraken. The 22-year-old rifled home a one-timer from a sharp angle early in the second period, giving the Kings a 2-0 lead. Byfield struggled out of the gates, perhaps feeling the weight of expectations after signing a five-year contract extension in July, but all three of his goals on the season have come in the last eight games.
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22 | @  |
L 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 22:62 | -1 |
| 12/21 | @  |
L 3-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:03 | 4 |
| 12/19 | @  |
W 7-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:50 | 5 |
| 12/17 | @  |
L 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 18:95 | -1 |
| 12/14 | @  |
W 5-1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19:33 | 7 |
| 12/12 | @  |
L 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 17:10 | -1 |
| 12/10 | @  |
W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 4 | 18:37 | -0.5 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time |
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| 12/28 | vs  |
5:00 PM |
| 12/29 | vs |
10:00 PM |
| 1/01 | vs |
7:00 PM |
| 1/04 | vs  |
10:00 PM |
| 1/08 | vs  |
11:30 PM |
| 1/10 | @  |
9:00 PM |
| 1/11 | @ |
11:00 PM |
Career Stats
| Year | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PPG | SHOG | GWG | FOW | FOL | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 137 | 177 | 41.5 |
| 2023 | 80 | 20 | 35 | 55 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 49 | 171.5 |
| 2022 | 53 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 57 | 69.5 |
| 2021 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 124 | 149 | 23 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 40 | 3.5 |
| 3 Year Avg | 58 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 72 | 85 | 86.7 |
| Career | 213 | 34 | 69 | 103 | 26 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 379 | 472 |