Byfield produced two assists, three hits, two PIM and a plus-4 rating in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2.
Byfield helped out on Kevin Fiala's goal in the third period and set up Anze Kopitar for the game-winner 2:07 into overtime. The 21-year-old Byfield has some momentum with five points over his last three outings, which follows a nine-game slump. He's been listed on the third line for the playoffs, but his role has been fairly interchangeable with Alex Laferriere so far. Byfield has the better scoring outlook of the two even if he doesn't get back into a top-six role officially.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Pockets helper
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Byfield notched an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 1.
Byfield set up an Adrian Kempe tally in the second period. An unsteady end to the campaign saw Byfield pick up two points in the regular-season finale following a 19-game goal drought in which he earned six assists. The 21-year-old had 55 points over 80 regular-season contests overall, but it's possible he's feeling the wear and tear of a full-length NHL season, which could limit his effectiveness in the playoffs.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Snaps slump to end regular season
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Byfield scored a goal on eight shots and added an assist in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blackhawks.
Both points came on the power play. Byfield entered Thursday on a nine-game point drought. He was able to snap the drought with a second-period tally, and he also set up Viktor Arvidsson's equalizer in the third. Late slump aside, Byfield took a big step forward in 2023-24, finishing with 20 goals, 55 points (14 on the power play), 161 shots on net, 66 hits and a plus-19 rating over 80 appearances. Byfield spent most of the season on the top line, but he may be more sheltered in the postseason.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Assists in three straight games
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Byfield notched an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.
Byfield has earned a helper in three straight games, and he has five assists over nine contests since he last scored a goal. While his finishing touch has gone missing, it won't sour the 21-year-old's strong season. He's up to 52 points, 138 shots on net, 56 hits and a plus-19 rating through 69 appearances on the year, primarily playing on the top line.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Provides assist Saturday
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Byfield notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning.
Byfield has gone eight games without a goal but has four helpers over his last five outings. The 21-year-old assisted on an Adrian Kempe tally in the first period Saturday. Byfield is up to 51 points, 135 shots on net, 54 hits, 38 PIM and a plus-19 rating through 68 appearances, all career highs. He continues to be a strong source of offense while playing in a top-line role.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Deals helper in lopsided win
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Byfield notched an assist and 10 PIM in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Wild.
Byfield set up Matt Roy's goal in the second period. In the third, Byfield was involved in a line brawl that saw 10 players in total receive 10-minute misconduct penalties. It's fair to argue the 21-year-old has hit a bit of a wall in March with four points over 10 outings this month, but it hasn't cost him a top-line role. Byfield has 19 goals, 31 assists, 133 shots on net, 52 hits, 38 PIM and a plus-18 rating over 67 contests.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Supplies two assists Friday
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Byfield recorded a pair of assists, three shots on goal, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Byfield set up both of Anze Kopitar's first-period tallies. This was Byfield's first multi-point effort in March -- he has a goal and two helpers over seven contests this month. While his scoring pace has dipped a bit, he remains in a top-line role. The 21-year-old has 19 goals, 30 helpers, 129 shots on net, 44 hits and a plus-17 rating across 64 appearances.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Lights lamp in win
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Byfield scored a goal on three shots, added four hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Senators.
Byfield tied the game at 1-1 briefly in the second period. The goal was his first point over three games in March after he racked up four goals and seven assists across 11 outings in February. The 21-year-old has 19 tallies, 47 points, 123 shots on net and a plus-18 rating through 60 contests overall. He's been firmly in a top-line role for much of the campaign, which has likely fueled his breakout season.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Dishes pair of helpers
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Byfield registered two assists, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.
Byfield has distributed four helpers over his last three games, and he ends February with 11 points in as many contests. The 21-year-old continues to show growth as 2023-24 progresses -- he's been over 20 minutes of ice time in three of the last four games, including a career-high 23:36 in Thursday's win. The 21-year-old is up to 46 points, 115 shots on net and a plus-17 rating through 57 appearances, mainly in a top-line role.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Dazzles in win
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Byfield scored a goal on four shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Byfield made a fantastic individual effort for his first-period tally and later set up a Pierre-Luc Dubois tally in the second. The highlight-reel goal was just further proof of Byfield's breakout campaign, which has seen him rack up four goals and three assists over six games in February. Overall, he's at 18 goals, 42 points, 107 shots on net and a plus-18 rating through 52 appearances. The 21-year-old was bumped down to the third line when Viktor Arvidsson debuted earlier this month, but Arvidsson sustained a lower-body injury Tuesday, which may open the door for Byfield to get back into the top six.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Pots winner on power play
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Byfield scored the game-winning goal on the power play in Thursday's 2-1 victory over the Devils.
The 21-year-old center collected a rebound in front of Nico Daws in the third period, pivoted to his forehand and roofed his 17th goal of the season. Byfield is heating up again, racking up five goals and nine points over his last seven games, and the second overall pick in the 2020 Draft is just scratching the surface of his upside in a breakout campaign.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Collects three points in win
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Byfield scored two goals, added an assist and went plus-3 in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Oilers.
Byfield has gotten on the scoresheet in his last five games, though he missed two contests with an illness in that span. The 21-year-old set up the Kings' second goal Saturday before scoring twice in the third period to secure the win. Byfield is up to 16 tallies, 38 points, 94 shots on net and a plus-17 rating through 47 appearances in a breakout campaign. While he doesn't add much outside of offense, he's at a level of scoring that needs to be on fantasy rosters in all formats.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Continues hot streak in return
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Byfield returned from illness and tallied an assist in the Kings' 4-2 win Wednesday over the Predators.
Prior to missing time due to an illness, Byfield had started to produce offensively. He kept his hot streak going in his return, giving him two goals and three assists over his last four games.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Set to return against Preds
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Byfield (illness) is expected to rejoin the lineup versus Nashville on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Byfield was rolling offensively before falling ill, racking up four goals and two assists, including three power-play points, in his last seven contests. Byfield will likely slide into a third-line role but could force his way into a top-six spot, especially if he continues to produce at this level.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Unavailable Sunday
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Byfield (illness) won't play Sunday against St. Louis, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
It was believed that Byfield would be good to go after he practiced Saturday, but that won't be the case. As a result, he will miss his second straight contest. Byfield will be replaced in the lineup by Alex Turcotte, who will make his NHL season debut.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Back at practice
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Byfield (illness) participated in Saturday's practice after being a late scratch for Friday's 5-1 loss to Colorado, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
It appears Byfield will be ready to return to the lineup Sunday against St. Louis. He has racked up 14 goals, 34 points and 91 shots on net over 45 games this season. Byfield will probably replace Arthur Kaliyev in the lineup for Sunday's contest.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Unavailable Friday
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Byfield (illness) will not be available for Friday's game against Colorado.
Byfield was a late scratch with an illness and his status for Sunday's game in St. Louis is currently unknown. The 21-year-old forward has 34 points in 45 games this season, including eight over his last 12 appearances. Arthur Kaliyev will likely slide into the lineup against the Avalanche in Byfield's absence.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Generates helper in loss
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Byfield recorded an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.
Byfield was back on the top line Wednesday after a recent stint as the third-line center. The 21-year-old helped out on an Adrian Kempe tally in the first period, which gave Byfield four points over the last three contests. He's at 14 goals, 20 assists, 90 shots, 14 hits, a plus-14 rating and 18 PIM through 45 outings in a breakout campaign.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Gets two points Monday
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Byfield recorded a goal and an assist in a 4-3 shootout loss to San Jose on Monday.
Byfield has 14 goals and 33 points in 44 outings this season, including three points (two markers) over his last two appearances. The 21-year-old is making great strides compared to his 2022-23 campaign in which he collected five goals and 22 points in 53 games. Taken with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, we're getting just the first real taste of what could be be a great career. Look for Byfield to flirt with the 60-point milestone before the season's over.
Byfield scored twice in a 5-3 loss to the Red Wings on Saturday.
Both tallies came on the power play to snap Byfield's eight-game goalless drought. The Kings have gone winless in eight straight contests, so Byfield has some more work to do to end that slide. Still, Byfield is on pace for a 25-goal, 63-point breakout season.
