Byfield (illness) is expected back in the lineup against Florida on Wednesday, Jared Shafran of LA Kings Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield is poised to step into a second-line role heading into Wednesday's matchup after missing just one game due to his illness. The 23-year-old forward is mired in a 13-game goal drought during which he has notched three helpers, four PIM and 24 shots.

Byfield has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Stars due to an illness, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield is dealing with the flu and will be held out for at least one game. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return for Wednesday's game against the Panthers, but he should tentatively be considered day-to-day. Andrei Kuzmenko will likely enter the lineup Monday.

Byfield recorded an assist in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

After back-to-back games with a game-winning goal, Byfield had the secondary assist on Saturday's game-winning goal scored by Alex Laferriere. The 23-year-old Byfield has five points in his last three games and is up to 17 points through 19 games this season. He's well above the pace needed to top his career-best 55-point regular season in 2023-24. Byfield is second on the Kings in points behind Adrian Kempe.

Byfield scored the game-winning goal in overtime in Thursday's 4-3 win over Toronto. He also added an assist.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield one-timed a pass from Drew Doughty at the right dot to deliver the win. He has scored the winner in two consecutive games and has four points (two goals, two assists) in that span. Byfield is taking that next big step in his game this season. He has four goals, 12 assists and 44 shots in 18 games.

Byfield produced the game-winning goal on a team-high five shots on net while adding an assist and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Both points came in the second period as the Kings erased an early 1-0 deficit. Byfield has yet to go on an extended hot streak this season, but the 23-year-old center has been productive. He has three goals and 14 points in 17 games, including five points (one goal, four helpers) on the power play.

Byfield registered two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield will have two points from this game either way, but his second assist was originally credited as a goal that went through traffic in front and was later given to Corey Perry. The 23-year-old Byfield had been held off the scoresheet in his previous three games, but he's still been one of the Kings' better forwards. For the season, he's at two goals, eight helpers, 28 shots on net, 14 hits and a minus-1 rating through 12 appearances.

Byfield posted two assists, including one on the power play, and two hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield won a puck battle and fed Adrian Kempe for the game-winning goal 37 seconds into overtime. This was Byfield's third multi-point effort over eight contests this season. The 23-year-old is providing steady offense in a top-six role, contributing two goals, six helpers, 20 shots on net and a minus-2 rating. He looks ready to take the next step after point totals of 55 and 54 in the previous two regular seasons.

Byfield scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield was one of two players who recorded multi-point games for the Kings in this shootout loss, with Adrian Kempe being the other. This was the second time Byfield recorded two or more points in a game in the Kings' last three outings, notching four points in that span.

Byfield scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and added two PIM in Wednesday's 6-5 shootout win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield looked impressive in most areas, though he went just 5-for-20 at the faceoff dot. His goal came when he picked off a pass and beat Vegas defenseman Jeremy Lauzon down the middle on a partial breakaway. Byfield also set up Brandt Clarke's game-tying tally with six minutes left in the third period. With two points, seven shots and four hits over his first two games of the year, Byfield could be poised to take his game to the next level, especially if he continues to receive steady top-six minutes. He's posted point totals of 55 and 54 over the last two regular seasons, but he could push for 60-plus this year.

Byfield scored a goal on three shots, added three hits and went minus-2 in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield went quiet in the middle of the series with no points from Game 3 to Game 5. He struck early Thursday, but the Oilers had a 3-2 lead after one period and led the rest of the way. Byfield finished this postseason with four points, 18 shots on net, 14 hits and a minus-7 rating over six appearances. He's just 22 years old, so he has plenty of time to continue growing his game, which will eventually need to include finding another level in the playoffs.