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The Montreal Canadiens prepared for their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, with Phillip Danault expected to join the team soon after being acquired from the Los Angeles Kings, and Jared Davidson loaned to Laval Rocket.
The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, marking his return to Montreal where he previously played from 2015 to 2021.
The Los Angeles Kings are set to face the Winnipeg Jets in their final multi-game roadtrip of the season, with forward Akil Thomas potentially making his NHL debut and forward Phillip Danault having a "50/50" chance of playing. The Kings are focused on limiting stick infractions after taking six minor penalties in their previous game, aiming to finish the roadtrip with a .500 record. The Jets, who have lost six consecutive games, are expected to start goaltender Laurent Brossoit and may be without former Kings forward Tyler Toffoli due to illness.
The LA Kings defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-1 in a game where Phillip Danault scored a hat trick, while Kevin Fiala and Cam Talbot also had strong performances. The Kings responded to an early Devils goal and dominated the game, with contributions from various players. The victory marked the start of a five-game homestand for the Kings, who are aiming to continue their recent success.
The LA Kings staged a remarkable comeback, scoring three goals in the third period to tie the game and eventually win 4-3 in overtime against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Phillip Danault scored two goals, including the game-tying goal, while Drew Doughty netted the game-winner in overtime. The Kings' victory extended their road-win streak to 10-0-0, tying an NHL record for the longest road-win streak to start a season.
Los Angeles Kings forward Phillip Danault has been fined $5,000 for slashing Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton during an NHL game. The incident occurred in the second period, and the fine is the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The LA Kings lost Game 2 of their opening-round series against the Edmonton Oilers by a 4-2 margin, evening the series at one game apiece. Forwards Phillip Danault and Gabriel Vilardi scored second-period goals for the Kings, while goaltender Joonas Korpisalo made 33 saves on 36 shots in defeat. Edmonton scored twice in the opening period to take a 2-0 lead, but the Kings fought back to tie the game at two before ultimately falling behind again. The Kings will return to Southern California for Game 3 on Friday.