Phillip Danault
C LA
Thu 6/24/21 11:57 PM

Danault registered an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 6.
EDGE Analysis
Danault sent a backhand pass to Artturi Lehkonen, who scored 1:39 into overtime to send the Canadiens to the Stanley Cup Finals. The assist was just Danault's third point in 17 playoff outings. The 28-year-old center sees big minutes as a shutdown option -- he's added 29 hits, 21 blocked shots, 34 shots on net and a minus-2 rating in these playoffs. The relative lack of offense will often keep him below the fantasy radar.

Phillip Danault
C LA
Sun 6/6/21 11:03 PM

Danault recorded an assist and blocked two shots in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Jets in Game 3.
EDGE Analysis
Danault set up Artturi Lehkonen for what was the game-winning goal in the second period. The 28-year-old Danault has just two assists, 14 shots on net, 15 hits and 11 blocked shots in 10 playoff contests. He plays a key role defensively, but he's usually good for a slightly better scoring pace than he's produced so far.

Phillip Danault
C LA
Mon 5/31/21 10:30 PM

Danault produced an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 7.
EDGE Analysis
Danault's first point in seven postseason games was a secondary assist on Tyler Toffoli's empty-net goal. The 28-year-old Danault isn't a huge scoring threat -- he had 24 points in 53 regular-season contests this year. The Quebec native instead provides a solid two-way game and skill at the faceoff dot in a top-six role.

Phillip Danault
C LA
Thu 5/20/21 6:59 PM

Danault (concussion) is expected to suit up in Thursday's Game 1 matchup versus Toronto, Kevin McGran of The Toronto Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Danault missed the final three games of the regular season with a concussion, but after practicing in full Sunday, he was finally cleared to return to the lineup. The 28-year-old had a decent season in 2021, recording five goals and 24 points across 53 games. Look for Danault to return to his normal duties as the team's top-line center for Thursday's contest.

Phillip Danault
C LA
Sun 5/16/21 11:09 AM

Danault (concussion) centered the top line in Sunday's practice, John Lu of TSN Montreal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Danault's return to practice four days in advance of Thursday's Game 1 against Toronto puts him in position to suit up for the beginning of the postseason. Barring a setback, expect Danault to be in the Game 1 lineup.

Phillip Danault
C LA
Mon 5/10/21 12:31 PM

Danault (concussion) will miss the remainder of the regular season but is expected to return for the start of the playoffs, per coach Dominique Ducharme, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Danault is expected to be joined by Carey Price (concussion), Shea Weber (upper body) and Brendan Gallagher (thumb) for the start of the postseason, as the Canadiens are getting healthy at just the right time. The defensive-minded center's set to hit unrestricted free agency on the heels of a pedestrian regular season, which he'll finish with five goals and 19 assists in 53 games.

Phillip Danault
C LA
Sat 5/8/21 12:52 PM

Danault didn't travel with the team to Toronto on Saturday and is instead back in Montreal recovering from a concussion, per coach Dominique Ducharme.
EDGE Analysis
Danault's upper-body injury has been clarified as a concussion. The Canadiens come back home Monday to face the Oilers, but it remains to be seen whether Danault will be able to rejoin his teammates at that point. There's no set timetable for his return.

Phillip Danault
C LA
Fri 5/7/21 7:34 PM

Danault (upper body) returned to Montreal and will not be available for Saturday's game against Toronto, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Danault sustained an injury against the Maple Leafs on Thursday and will miss at least one game as a result. The Canadiens are back at home Monday against Edmonton and the 28-year-old will be considered questionable for that contest. He has 24 points in 53 games this season.

Phillip Danault
C LA
Thu 5/6/21 10:07 PM

Danault left Thursday's game versus the Maple Leafs with an upper-body injury, John Lu of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Danault apparently came into Thursday's game banged up, and he wasn't able to continue after exiting in the first period. It's not expected to be a long-term issue for the center, but his status for Saturday's rematch with the Maple Leafs is in doubt.

Phillip Danault
C LA
Thu 5/6/21 8:07 PM

Danault (undisclosed) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Danault was injured in the first period, though the details around his injury are scarce. With the Maple Leafs ahead of the Canadiens 4-0 after one period, this may be a precaution to keep Danault out of action in what's already likely a lost game.