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Phillip Danault is proud to be back with the Montreal Canadiens after a trade from Los Angeles. The 32-year-old center, who previously played six seasons with the team, feels even more pride wearing the jersey now than he did during his first stint. Although he struggled offensively with the Kings this season, he has immediately impacted the Canadiens with his defensive expertise and exceptional faceoff skills.
Danault has won 56.7% of his draws, often leading directly to timely goals, a role he wasn’t utilized in with L.A. due to the presence of Anze Kopitar. Now centering a line with Josh Anderson and Brendan Gallagher, Danault is rebuilding his confidence and finding his footing under coach Martin St. Louis. He appreciates the trust St. Louis places in him during critical moments, highlighting that a return to Montreal felt necessary to regain his rhythm and zest for the game.
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