Regardless, he'll be a big help on the power play.
Vilardi finished the regular season with 23 goals and 41 points in 63 games.
Here are some pluses and minuses from Monday's victory.
The Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers opened the series with a bang Monday night!
Joonas Korpisalo is expected in net tonight.
The big news from practice was Gabe Vilardi re-joining the group in a red non-contact jersey.
We can expect a physical, nasty series between two teams who don't like each other.
Even after his breakout 35-goal campaign last season, I don't think many expected 40-plus goals from him this season.
The Kings control their destiny now and can lock up third place with at least one point.
This is my first year casting a ballot and I'll run through who I voted for and why.