Kings Face Monday Challenge Without Byfield and Danault
The Los Angeles Kings will face a significant challenge on Monday against the Dallas Stars. They will be without key players Quinton Byfield and Phillip Danault due to illness. The match is set to begin at 8 PM ET.
Player Absences
Both Byfield and Danault are dealing with a virus. This absence is particularly impactful as the Kings seek to improve their standings. Danault had missed the previous game on Saturday against the Calgary Flames, where the Kings lost 2-1 in overtime.
- Phillip Danault: Missed last game; has recorded 5 assists in 30 games this season.
- Quinton Byfield: Third on the team with 19 points in 31 games; second in assists with 15.
Team Adjustments
In light of these absences, the Kings are set to reintegrate forward Andrei Kuzmenko into the lineup. He was sidelined for the last two games.
Dallas Stars Update
The Stars will also see some changes to their lineup. Defenseman Nils Lundkvist is expected to return after missing two games due to illness. Lundkvist has played only six games this season, having recently come back from a lower body injury.
Summary of Key Players
| Player | Team | Points | Games Played | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Byfield | Kings | 19 | 31 | 15 |
| Phillip Danault | Kings | – | 30 | 5 |
| Nils Lundkvist | Stars | – | 6 | – |
With key players absent, the Kings will need to step up their performance to secure a win against a competitive Stars team.
