Kings' Phillip Danault: Riding five-game point streak
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Danault recorded a shorthanded assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
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.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Garners assist in loss
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Danault registered an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks.
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.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Two-point effort Saturday
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Danault produced a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to Chicago.
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. Danault has five points in 12 games to go along with 22 shots on net, 16 hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Snags assist
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Danault posted an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.
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.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Lends assist in overtime loss
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Danault registered an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins.
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 isn't a total slouch in the offensive zone.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Chips in with assist
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Danault logged an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2.
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.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Distributes three helpers
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Danault posted three assists and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blackhawks.
Danault had five helpers over the final six contests of the regular 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.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Deals assist in win
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Danault posted an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Flames.
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.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Grabs helper in return
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Danault recorded an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.
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.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Expected back Saturday
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Danault (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against Vancouver, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
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.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Will not play Thursday
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Danault (upper body) won't travel to San Jose for Thursday's game versus the Sharks, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.
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.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Won't suit up
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Danault (upper body) is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Kraken, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
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 Jacob Moverare is expected to enter the lineup as a seventh defenseman for Wednesday's game due to Danault's absence.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Game-time call Wednesday
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Danault (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision Wednesday versus Seattle, per Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.
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 against the Kraken, then Akil Thomas will likely play in his second NHL contest.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Out Monday
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Danault (upper body) will not dress Monday against the Jets, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Danault will miss his second straight game but appears to be nearing a return as he was considered a game-time call Monday. The 31-year-old has six goals and nine points over his last 13 appearances. The Kings will be back in action Wednesday against the Kraken.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Game-time call against Jets
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Danault (upper body) will be a game-time decision ahead of Monday's matchup with Winnipeg, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Danault is in danger of missing a second straight game. The 31-year-old center needs just three more goals to reach the 20-goal threshold, a mark he missed last season by just two tallies. If Danault plays Monday, Arthur Kaliyev is the most likely candidate to be a healthy scratch.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Not in lineup Saturday
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Danault (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Flames.
Danault's absence will likely force the Kings to dress seven defensemen, as they have no extra healthy forwards on the roster. Look for Pierre-Luc Dubois to see more ice time, while Trevor Lewis could also be in for a bump. Danault is considered day-to-day heading into Monday's game versus the Jets.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: One of each Wednesday
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Danault scored a goal on three shots, added a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Wild.
Danault's opening tally was the game-winner, and he also helped out on a Jordan Spence marker in the second period. This was Danault's first multi-point effort since his March 3 hat trick versus the Devils. The veteran center is up to 17 goals, 42 points (eight on the power play), 150 shots on net, 73 hits, 53 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating through 69 appearances.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Pots goal in win
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Danault scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Danault has two goals and an assist over his last five outings, adding 13 shots on net in that span. The center stretched the Kings' lead to 5-1 with his third-period tally Tuesday. He's up to 16 goals, 40 points, 147 shots on net, 72 hits, 52 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating through 68 appearances. Danault hasn't stood out in any one area, but he's solid enough overall to help bolster a fantasy roster's depth at center.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Slides power-play helper in win
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Danault notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Danault's strong March continues -- he has four goals and two assists over seven contests this month. The center helped out on a Pierre-Luc Dubois tally in the first period. Danault continues to see top-six usage as a strong two-way center. The 31-year-old has racked up 39 points, 142 shots on net, 69 hits, 52 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating over 66 appearances, giving him solid fantasy appeal in a variety of formats.
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Kings' Phillip Danault: Lights lamp in win
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Danault scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 3-0 win over the Islanders.
Danault has five goals and an assist over his last seven outings. The center doubled the Kings' lead to 2-0 with his tally in the third period. Danault is up to 15 goals, 38 points, 136 shots on net, 69 hits, 50 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating through 64 contests. He's unlikely to have enough time to earn a third straight 50-point campaign, but he continues to provide solid offense from the second line.
