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The defenseman’s last goal before Tuesday was for the New York Rangers on Jan. 4, 2024, against Chicago.

The Ducks, seven points out of their first playoff berth since 2018, were not active at the deadline but they made a move early Friday by acquiring defenseman Oliver Kylington from the Islanders in exchange for future considers.

A day earlier, the team added right wing Herm Traff and a conditional second-round pick in this summer’s draft from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for defenseman Brian Dumoulin.

In addition to Byfield, the Kings have 21-year-old defenseman Brandt Clarke to offer in trade, although the team repeatedly has said Clarke won’t be moved.

Over the last three years, general manager Pat Verbeek has carefully nurtured a young, talented core led by 20-year-old forward Leo Carlsson, 21-year-old defenseman Pavel Mintyukov and 22-year-old forward Mason McTavish.