With 33 games under his belt this season, in 5-on-5 play, Donato leads all Kraken skaters in shots taken (9.46 per 60) and shots attempted (16.01 per 60).
But it's not just about volume when you talk about Donato's offensive production, it's about where the shots are coming from. Of his 16 shot attempt average, usually around five are coming from high-danger areas directly in front of and around the opposing goal. As a result, the forward leads all Seattle skaters in individual shot quality (.87 individual expected goals per 60).
"I like to be a guy that is in the paint and trying to get rebounds and create second opportunities," Donato said. "When I have (teammates) get it there, it's definitely a good chance to get second opportunities."
How does that translate to the ice? The shot chart below from Evolving-Hockey.com shows the location of all of Donato's shot attempts this season. The bigger the diamond, the more high-quality the shot. Most of the work Donato is doing is in the areas that are the most difficult to defend if you're an opposing defender or goalie.