Byfield (illness) will not be available for Friday's game against Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield was a late scratch with an illness and his status for Sunday's game in St. Louis is currently unknown. The 21-year-old forward has 34 points in 45 games this season, including eight over his last 12 appearances. Arthur Kaliyev will likely slide into the lineup against the Avalanche in Byfield's absence.

Byfield recorded an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield was back on the top line Wednesday after a recent stint as the third-line center. The 21-year-old helped out on an Adrian Kempe tally in the first period, which gave Byfield four points over the last three contests. He's at 14 goals, 20 assists, 90 shots, 14 hits, a plus-14 rating and 18 PIM through 45 outings in a breakout campaign.

Byfield recorded a goal and an assist in a 4-3 shootout loss to San Jose on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield has 14 goals and 33 points in 44 outings this season, including three points (two markers) over his last two appearances. The 21-year-old is making great strides compared to his 2022-23 campaign in which he collected five goals and 22 points in 53 games. Taken with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, we're getting just the first real taste of what promises to be a great career. Look for Byfield to flirt with the 60-point milestone before the season's over.

Byfield scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield put the Kings ahead 2-1 late in the second period, cleaning up a loose puck in front of the net for the eventual game-winning tally. The 21-year-old Byfield had cooled off after a strong start to the year -- he came into Saturday's matchup with just two goals and five points in his prior 12 games. He's up to 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists) through 43 games this season.

Byfield scored twice in a 5-3 loss to the Red Wings on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Both goals came on the power play. They snapped an eight-game goal drought for the power winger, but we're confident he'd give up the goals for a win. The Kings are on an eight-game losing streak. Still, Byfield is on pace for a 25-goal, 63-point career season, and if the team can right the proverbial ship, he could be playing in the playoffs.

Byfield notched an assist in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield has two helpers over his last three contests, though that's a bit of a quiet stretch for the 21-year-old. Since the start of December, he's racked up six goals and five helpers over 15 contests. He stayed on the top line amid the Kings' roster shuffle Thursday, and it's been a productive spot for him this season. Byfield has 10 goals, 17 assists, 70 shots on net and a plus-15 rating through 35 appearances.

Byfield posted an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield had the secondary assist on linemate Adrian Kempe's first-period marker. Through 13 games in December, Byfield produced 10 points and 32 shots on net as he continues to enjoy a breakout season on the top line. The 21-year-old forward is up to 26 points, 66 shots on net, 14 PIM and a plus-15 rating through 33 appearances while averaging a solid 15:19 of ice time per game.

Byfield scored twice on three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield scored 1:01 into the game and then tallied an empty-netter with a minute left in the third period. This was his third multi-goal effort of the campaign, all of which have come in December. Byfield is up to 10 goals, 25 points, 60 shots on net and a plus-13 rating through 30 appearances. He's already put up career-best numbers in multiple areas, and he's got plenty of time to add to those numbers.

Byfield registered a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield found Anze Kopitar for the Kings' second tally of the game. With four goals and three assists over seven outings in December, Byfield is showing no signs of cooling off during his breakout campaign. He's already at a career-high 23 points, including seven on the power play, and he's added 52 shots on net and a plus-12 rating through 27 appearances.

Byfield notched a power-play assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Byfield has earned six points over six contests in December, and two of them have come on the power play. The 21-year-old had the secondary helper on Anze Kopitar's tally Wednesday. Byfield is playing like a true top-six forward with eight goals, 14 assists, six power-play points, 50 shots on net and a plus-12 rating over 26 appearances this season. He had 22 points over 53 outings a season ago, so he could very well double that mark in 2023-24.