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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Shift to center leads to success
Byfield netted a hat trick Thursday in a 4-1 preseason win over Boston.
Byfield has been playing at center this preseason and is showing the NHL why he was drafted second overall (2020). On Thursday, the big man scored twice in 25 seconds in the second period. The first came on a beautiful one-timer on a 2-on-1 break with Kevin Fiala, and then Byfield smacked in a rebound from in tight. His third goal came on the power play in the third. Byfield has looked comfortable at pivot this season and seems to have chemistry with newcomer Warren Foegele and veteran Kevin Fiala. He hopes to build on his 20 goals and 35 assists from last year.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Inks five-year extension
Byfield signed a five-year, $31.25 million extension with the Kings on Monday.
Byfield was the second-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. After a slow start to his career, he finally broke out during the 2023-24 campaign; Byfield racked up 20 goals and 55 points with a plus-19 rating in 80 regular-season games last year. The 21-year-old center scored 14 of those points with the man advantage. Byfield also added four points, all assists, in five postseason contests. Expect him to take another step forward with his offensive production during the 2024-25 season.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Generates helper
Byfield provided an assist and added two PIM in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 3.
Byfield has four helpers and a plus-5 rating over three playoff contests. The 21-year-old is seeing steady top-six minutes, though this was the first time in three games he started on the top line. Byfield can offer offense with a little physicality, but it remains to be seen if reuniting him with Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe will be the adjustment the Kings need to keep pace in this first-round series.
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Kings' Quinton Byfield: Supplies pair of assists
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 will have 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-4, 215 lbs |
Birthplace: Newmarket, ON |
Age: 22 |
Experience: 4 |
Shoots: Left |