Byfield gets Kings on board

Quinton Byfield tips in Jared Wright's shot to make it 2-1 just over a minute into the 2nd period

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:34am

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In a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Los Angeles Kings, Quinton Byfield scored a power-play goal early in the second period to cut the Kings' deficit to 2-1.

Why it matters

Byfield, the second overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, is an important part of the Kings' future and this goal shows his continued development as a young star in the league.

The details

With the Kings trailing 2-1 in the second period, Byfield went to the net and tipped in Jared Wright's shot to bring his team within one goal. This was Byfield's 20th goal of the season as he continues to establish himself as a key offensive contributor for the Kings.

  • The goal came just over a minute into the second period.

The players

Quinton Byfield

A 23-year-old center for the Los Angeles Kings, who was the second overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.

Jared Wright

A defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings who assisted on Byfield's goal.

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The takeaway

Byfield's goal shows his continued development as a young star for the Kings, as the team looks to build around their 2020 second overall draft pick.