Vilardi scored a goal on five shots in Monday's 8-2 win over the Flames.
Vilardi has gotten on the scoresheet in nine of the last 12 games, picking up six goals and four assists over that span. The 23-year-old forward has 41 points, 122 shots on net and a plus-12 rating through 61 contests overall. He continues to thrive on the third line and first power-play unit in what's shaping up to be a strong finish to the season.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Reaches 40-point mark
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Vilardi produced an assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Canucks.
Vilardi set up Alexander Edler's first-period tally, which tied the game at 1-1. While he's now gone four games without a goal, Vilardi has three assists in that span. The 23-year-old forward remains in a third-line role, and he's up to 40 points, 117 shots and a plus-11 rating through 60 contests this season.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Manages assist in win
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Vilardi provided an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.
Vilardi has been warm lately, notching five goals and three helpers over his last nine games. He helped out on a Blake Lizotte tally in the second period, the first of four goals for the Kings in that frame. Vilardi has 22 goals, 17 helpers, 113 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 58 contests overall.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Deals assist in shootout loss
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Vilardi produced an assist and two hits in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Predators.
Vilardi has five goals and two assists over his last eight outings, and he's added a plus-5 rating in that span. The 23-year-old continues to fit well on the Kings' third line, and a role on the top power-play unit has given him a higher floor on offense. He's up to 22 tallies, 16 helpers, 111 shots on net, 40 hits and a plus-10 rating through 57 appearances.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Scores again Thursday
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Vilardi scored a goal in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.
Vilardi has racked up five goals and one assist over his last seven contests. The 23-year-old doubled the Kings' lead to 2-0 with his tally late in the first period of this game. For the season, he's at 22 goals, 37 points, 111 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 56 appearances.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Goals in three straight games
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Vilardi scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blues.
Vilardi tallied with 3:03 left in the third period, and his goal stood as the game-winner. He's scored in three straight contests, and he has four goals and a helper over his last five outings. The 23-year-old is up to 21 tallies, 36 points (nine on the power play), 106 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 54 appearances. As long as he's on the top power-play unit, he'll have some intrigue in fantasy.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Reaches 20-goal mark
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Vilardi scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Canadiens.
Vilardi set up an Alex Iafallo tally in the second period, then scored one of his own in the third. The goal was Vilardi's 20th of the season and his third over the last four games. The 23-year-old forward is up to 35 points, 104 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 53 appearances while mainly playing in a middle-six role.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Nets goal in victory
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Vilardi found the back of the net in Tuesday's 6-5 shootout victory over Winnipeg.
Vilardi's marker came at 15:54 of the third and tied the game at 5-5. It was his 19th goal and 33rd point in 52 contests in 2022-23. The 23-year-old was limited to a goal and no assists over his previous six games.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Finds twine in win
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Vilardi scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Islanders.
This was Vilardi's first point in five games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old put the Kings ahead 3-0 at 12:14 of the second period. Vilardi's found success at times this season, but the recent injury and lack of production have combined to get him stuck in a bottom-six role lately. He's at 18 tallies, 32 points (eight on the power play), 97 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 50 appearances.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Ready to play Friday
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Vilardi (upper body) is good to return Friday versus Anaheim, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
Vilardi missed the Kings' previous nine games because of the injury. He has 17 goals and 31 points in 45 contests in 2022-23. Jaret Anderson-Dolan might be a healthy scratch because of Vilardi's return.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Close to returning
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Vilardi (upper body) is likely to return this weekend, Kings coach Todd McLellan told Eric Stephens of The Athletic.
Vilardi has 17 goals and 31 points in 45 contests this season. He was last in the lineup Jan. 14. The Kings will play in Anaheim on Friday and then host the Coyotes on Saturday, so Vilardi's return might come during one of those games. Arthur Kaliyev might be a healthy scratch once Vilardi draws back into the lineup.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Not playing Monday
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Vilardi (upper body) won't play Monday against Buffalo, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Vilardi isn't ready to return yet despite making progress in Sunday's practice. He has piled up 17 goals, 31 points, 88 shots on net and 33 hits in 45 games this season.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Won't play Saturday
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Vilardi (upper body) won't be ready to play Saturday versus the Penguins, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Vilardi was injured prior to the All-Star break, and he's set to miss his eighth straight game Saturday. With news of Arthur Kaliyev (lower body) set to return for that contest, it wouldn't be surprising to see Vilardi end up on injured reserve as a corresponding move.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Returns to Los Angeles
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Vilardi traveled back to LA to be re-evaluated for an upper-body injury and is not expected to rejoin the team for the remaining four games of its road trip, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Combined with the All-Star Game and the Kings' bye week, Vilardi shouldn't be expected back in action until Feb 11 against the Penguins. The 23-year-old center has already missed the team's last three games, which will bring his total games missed up to seven at least. Prior to getting hurt, Vilardi was rolling offensively with three goals and six assists in nine outings, including a trio of power-play points.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Out Sunday
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Vilardi (undisclosed) will not be available Sunday against Chicago, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Vilardi will be absent for a third straight game and it's still unclear what he's dealing with. The 23-year-old will be considered questionable ahead of Tuesday's game in Philadelphia.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Out again Saturday
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Vilardi (undisclosed) remains out for Saturday's game versus the Predators, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Vilardi has missed the last two games, and he's likely no better than questionable for Sunday's contest in Chicago. Samuel Fagemo will continue to hold down a bottom-six role with Vilardi out of the lineup.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Isn't available Thursday
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Vilardi (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus Dallas, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
Vilardi's availability was first put into question after he missed Wednesday's practice. He has 17 goals and 31 points in 45 contests this season. Samuel Fagemo, who was called up from AHL Ontario on Thursday, will draw into the lineup.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Listed as day-to-day
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Vilardi (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Vilardi missed practice Wednesday, putting him in doubt for Thursday's game versus the Stars. If the winger can't go, the Kings may call up a forward or play with seven defensemen while he's out.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Picks up power-play assist
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Vilardi notched a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Devils.
Vilardi is riding a four-game point streak (one goal, five assists). Two of his helpers in that span have come with the man advantage, where he continues to play on the top unit. The 23-year-old forward has put together a solid season with 31 points (eight on the power play), 88 shots on net, 33 hits and a plus-6 rating through 45 contests.
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Kings' Gabriel Vilardi: Tips in goal in win
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Vilardi scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Sharks.
Vilardi ended his goal drought at five games when he tipped in a Sean Durzi shot in the third period. During the dry spell, Vilardi still racked up five helpers -- he's had a couple of quiet stretches but has more often been a part of the Kings' success on offense. The tally was his 17th of the season and it secured his first 30-point campaign in just 44 appearances. He's added 87 shots on net, 32 hits and a plus-6 rating while logging consistent middle-six minutes.
