Quinton Byfield
C/LW LA
Sat 10/12/24 3:47 PM

Byfield earned an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Byfield had the secondary helper on a goal by Trevor Moore at the 5:22 mark of the second period. The 22-year-old Byfield has two assists and seven shots on net through two games this campaign. He will look to stay warm against Ottawa on Monday as the Kings' seven-game road trip continues.

Quinton Byfield
C/LW LA
Fri 10/4/24 12:45 AM

Byfield netted a hat trick Thursday in a 4-1 preseason win over Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Byfield has been playing at center this preseason and is showing the NHL why he was drafted second overall (2020). On Thursday, the big man scored twice in 25 seconds in the second period. The first came on a beautiful one-timer on a 2-on-1 break with Kevin Fiala, and then Byfield smacked in a rebound from in tight. His third goal came on the power play in the third. Byfield has looked comfortable at pivot this season and seems to have chemistry with newcomer Warren Foegele and veteran Kevin Fiala. He hopes to build on his 20 goals and 35 assists from last year.

Quinton Byfield
C/LW LA
Mon 7/15/24 8:07 PM

Byfield signed a five-year, $31.25 million extension with the Kings on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Byfield was the second-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. After a slow start to his career, he finally broke out during the 2023-24 campaign; Byfield racked up 20 goals and 55 points with a plus-19 rating in 80 regular-season games last year. The 21-year-old center scored 14 of those points with the man advantage. Byfield also added four points, all assists, in five postseason contests. Expect him to take another step forward with his offensive production during the 2024-25 season.

Quinton Byfield
C/LW LA
Sat 4/27/24 2:46 AM

Byfield provided an assist and added two PIM in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 3.
EDGE Analysis
Byfield has four helpers and a plus-5 rating over three playoff contests. The 21-year-old is seeing steady top-six minutes, though this was the first time in three games he started on the top line. Byfield can offer offense with a little physicality, but it's yet to be seen if reuniting him with Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe will be the adjustment the Kings need to keep pace in this first-round series.

Quinton Byfield
C/LW LA
Thu 4/25/24 2:02 AM

Byfield produced two assists, three hits, two PIM and a plus-4 rating in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2.
EDGE Analysis
Byfield helped out on Kevin Fiala's goal in the third period and set up Anze Kopitar for the game-winner 2:07 into overtime. The 21-year-old Byfield has some momentum with five points over his last three outings, which follows a nine-game slump. He's been listed on the third line for the playoffs, but his role has been fairly interchangeable with Alex Laferriere so far. Byfield has the better scoring outlook of the two even if he doesn't get back into a top-six role officially.

Quinton Byfield
C/LW LA
Tue 4/23/24 2:55 AM

Byfield notched an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
Byfield set up an Adrian Kempe tally in the second period. An unsteady end to the campaign saw Byfield pick up two points in the regular-season finale following a 19-game goal drought in which he earned six assists. The 21-year-old had 55 points over 80 contests overall, but it's possible he's feeling the wear and tear of a full-length NHL season, which could limit his effectiveness in the playoffs.

Quinton Byfield
C/LW LA
Fri 4/19/24 2:47 AM

Byfield scored a goal on eight shots and added an assist in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Both points came on the power play. Byfield entered Thursday on a nine-game point drought. He was able to snap the drought with a second-period tally, and he also set up Viktor Arvidsson's equalizer in the third. Late slump aside, Byfield took a big step forward in 2023-24, finishing with 20 goals, 55 points (14 on the power play), 161 shots on net, 66 hits and a plus-19 rating over 80 appearances. Byfield spent most of the season on the top line, but he may be more sheltered in the postseason.

Quinton Byfield
C/LW LA
Tue 3/26/24 12:23 AM

Byfield notched an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Byfield has earned a helper in three straight games, and he has give assists over nine contests since he last scored a goal. While his finishing touch has gone missing, it won't sour the 21-year-old's strong season. He's up to 52 points, 138 shots on net, 56 hits and a plus-19 rating through 69 appearances on the year, primarily playing on the top line.

Quinton Byfield
C/LW LA
Sun 3/24/24 1:46 AM

Byfield notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning.
EDGE Analysis
Byfield has gone eight games without a goal, but he has four helpers over his last five outings. The 21-year-old assisted on an Adrian Kempe tally in the first period Saturday. Byfield is up to 51 points, 135 shots on net, 54 hits, 38 PIM and a plus-19 rating through 68 appearances, all career highs. He continues to be a strong source of offense while playing in a top-line role.

Quinton Byfield
C/LW LA
Thu 3/21/24 2:04 AM

Byfield notched an assist and 10 PIM in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Byfield set up Matt Roy's goal in the second period. In the third, Byfield was involved in a line brawl that saw 10 players in total receive 10-minute misconduct penalties. It's fair to argue the 21-year-old has hit a bit of a wall in March with four points over 10 outings this month, but it hasn't cost him a top-line role. Byfield has 19 goals, 31 assists, 133 shots on net, 52 hits, 38 PIM and a plus-18 rating over 67 contests.