Entering the 2018-19 season, there were questions surrounding Phillip Danault’s ability to lead a top line for the Montreal Canadiens, especially once Max Pacioretty was traded before training camp started.
With question marks surrounding the rest of the Canadiens centre depth at the beginning of last season, a huge amount of pressure was going to be put on Danault’s shoulders and not only did he not struggle, he thrived.
The line of Danault, Tomas Tatar and Brendan Gallagher was one of the best lines in the entire NHL when it came to controlling percentage of shots when they were on the ice and it was Danault who played a major part of their success.