What happened: Phillip Danault opened preseason scoring in Toronto with a smooth finish. Danault later added a second goal in the same game, giving him an early two-goal night in exhibition play.

Why it matters: The 2026-27 season is less than two weeks away, with opening night set for Sept. 29. A two-goal preseason showing is the kind of early-camp return that can raise attention before regular-season combinations settle.

What to watch: Watch whether Danault carries that scoring touch through the rest of camp as preseason games stack up. Another productive outing would give this September burst more weight than a single exhibition night.