Danault had two assists and was plus-2 in Thursday's preseason win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

In what looked like a possible top line, Danault centered Brendan Gallagher and Tomas Tatar. That unit had a hand in three of Montreal's five goals, producing five points. Danault set up the first goal after forcing a turnover at the blueline. "They were a great line for us tonight and if we get three more lines like that, we'll be okay," coach Claude Julien told Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette. Danault, a former first-round pick that languished in Chicago, has resuscitated his career since joining the Canadiens. He signed a three-year deal during the offseason and will be the top-line center for a team that's projected to have one consistent scoring line.