LA Kings - Gabriel Vilardi is the NHLs best early season story

Last updated Nov 2, 2022 Edit Source

• News post

• Russel Morgan

It was another outstanding evening for LA Kings forward Gabriel Vilardi. In 17:39 of ice time against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, Vilardi notched a goal on four shots, bringing his season total to seven in ten games, leading the Kings. It was also his third straight game scoring and second three-game goal streak of the season.

• Gabe Vilardi

• Rob Blake
• Mike Stothers

• 2017-18 Career-altering back injury

  It was really tough some days, like the first few weeks. One day you’d feel strength coming back; the next day, you’re really tired. – Gabe Vilardi

  Gabe has already begun his rehabilitation and continues to work hard. The injury is something that flared up throughout the summer. – Rob Blake

• 2018-19 A lost season

• 2019-20 LA Kings debut

  There seems to be a push to rush the process. But…you don’t want to have that going on for Gabe after what he’s gone through, so it’s a matter of taking one day at a time.

• 2021-22 Seasons of transition

• 2022-23 A breakout year is upon us

  • Leading the team in goals and points