Quebecer Phillip Danault continues to spin the perfect happiness with the Los Angeles Kings, and the former Montreal Canadiens forward reached a significant plateau on Saturday night.
The California team beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1. They have an excellent record of 9-0-2 in their last 11 games and Danault has played an important role in their success.
The native of Victoriaville reached the mark of 300 points in his 543rd career game by being an accomplice of Alex Iafallo, who scored the winning goal at the start of the middle period.
Danault is on course to set a new personal high in points. He had 18 goals and 50 points in 72 games. During his most productive career season, in 2018-2019, he had amassed 53 points with CH.
Thanks to their successful streak, the Kings are installed in second place in the Pacific Division.
They are also on track to face the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the playoffs for a second consecutive season. Last year, the Alberta team triumphed in seven games.
-In addition, Kings forward Blake Lizotte will have to explain himself to the player safety department on Sunday. He cross-checked hard in the face of Josh Morrissey during Saturday’s game.