As the Los Angeles Kings gear up for their first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers, fans are eagerly anticipating the return of Phillip Danault to the lineup. After sitting out the team's 5-1 loss to the Calgary Flames on Thursday, Danault is expected to make his presence felt in Game 1, as confirmed by Eric Stephens of The Athletic.

Danault has turned up the offense in the postseason, earning two goals and three assists over the first three games of the playoffs. He's also posted two shots on net, six hits, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating.