Los Angeles Kings forward Gabriel Vilardi has been on a tear this season, with his goal-scoring pace setting him up for a breakout year. Coming off a respectable 18-goal campaign in the 2022-23 season, Vilardi has already doubled that total in just 19 games, putting him on track for a remarkable 43 goals over a full 82-game season. The 23-year-old's surge has sparked hopes among Kings fans that he may finally reach his full potential as a dominant force in the NHL. As Vilardi continues to shine, the question on everyone's mind is whether he can sustain this level of performance and become a consistent threat to opposing goalies.


Gabriel Vilardi came into 2022-23 with 18 goals in 89 NHL games. This season, the forward has scored 10 in 19 games, putting him on pace for 43 over a full 82-game season. The 23- ...