Kings’ Quinton Byfield Might Be Available Saturday vs Montreal After Injury
Friday at 2: 14 p. m. ET — The Los Angeles Kings said quinton byfield (upper body) might be an option for Saturday’s game against Montreal, a potentially quick turnaround after he missed the club’s past two games. That timing matters because the Kings are weighing a short-term activation ahead of the weekend matchup.
Quinton Byfield’s Status and Saturday Outlook
John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio said quinton byfield might be available for Saturday’s game against the Canadiens, giving the Kings a chance to restore a top-six forward slot. quinton byfield has missed the past two games while the club evaluates the upper-body issue, and his potential return would directly affect who draws into the lineup for the weekend.
Team Release: Monday Absence and the Season’s Roster Pressure
In a team release, the Kings listed quinton byfield out of Monday night’s game against the Colorado Avalanche with an upper-body injury; it was his second absence of the season. The club debuted rookies Jared Wright and Kenny Connors in that contest to fill roles left by injured starters, and the loss comes after Kevin Fiala suffered a season-ending injury during the 2026 Winter Olympics, increasing short-term roster pressure.
Kings Lineup Moves, Statistics and Role Shifts
quinton byfield has 13 goals, 33 points, 30 penalty minutes, 45 hits and 33 blocks in 58 appearances this season, and he has averaged about 20 minutes of ice time. Jared Wright and Kenny Connors made their NHL debuts while quinton byfield and Andrei Kuzmenko were unavailable; Connors could be a healthy scratch versus the Canadiens if quinton byfield is activated for Saturday. Artemi Panarin has three assists in his first four games with the Kings and may see his role adjusted depending on quinton byfield’s status.
Saturday at 7: 00 p. m. ET is the Kings’ next confirmed game; if quinton byfield is cleared and activated, Kenny Connors might be the player scratched for that matchup.
