Fiala Misses Training Camp
Los Angeles Kings Forward Kevin Fiala Undergoes Leg Surgery and Misses Training Camp
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The Kings said Fiala’s latest operation was a procedure related to the original surgery and that a return-to-play timeline will be determined as he continues recovering.
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After Fiala’s injury, Switzerland beat Italy 3-0 in the Olympic qualifier round but lost 3-2 to Finland in the quarterfinals.
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The Kings finished last season 35-27-20, qualified for the playoffs as the Western Conference’s second wild card and were swept by Colorado in the first round.
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Fiala has 528 points, including 229 goals and 299 assists, in 707 regular-season NHL games with Nashville, Minnesota and Los Angeles.
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The Kings acquired Fiala from Minnesota for defenseman Brock Faber and a 2022 first-round pick, then signed him to a seven-year, $55.125 million contract with a $7.875 million average annual value.
Los Angeles Kings forward Kevin Fiala will miss the start of training camp after undergoing follow-up surgery on his left leg. Pro Hockey Rumors reports the 30-year-old winger, one of the team's top offensive threats, suffered a fractured femur during Switzerland's game against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Kings have not announced a return-to-play timeline as Fiala continues his recovery.
Fiala had recorded 18 goals and 22 assists in 56 games last season before the injury cut short his year. ABC7 noted the procedure was related to his original surgery, with doctors and the team monitoring his progress week by week. The setback marks another blow for the Kings as they prepare for the upcoming season.
How the Injury Happened at the Olympics
Fiala's injury occurred during a collision involving Canadian forward Tom Wilson in Switzerland's Olympic matchup. Gino Hard reports the winger was stretchered off the ice after the hit. The fractured left femur forced him to miss the rest of the international tournament and ended his 2024-25 NHL season before the playoffs began.
Switzerland's Tournament Run After Fiala's Exit
Despite losing Fiala, Switzerland advanced past Italy with a 3-0 win in the Olympic qualifier round. However, the team could not maintain momentum in the quarterfinals. Switzerland fell to Finland 3-2, ending their medal hopes without their leading forward in the lineup.
Fiala's Impact on the Kings' Offense
Fiala has been a cornerstone of Los Angeles' attack since joining the team in 2022. The Kings signed him to a seven-year, $55.125 million contract with a $7.875 million annual salary. In 707 regular-season NHL games across Nashville, Minnesota, and Los Angeles, he has posted 528 points including 229 goals and 299 assists.
The team acquired him from Minnesota by trading defenseman Brock Faber and a 2022 first-round pick. Last season, the Kings finished 35-27-20 and made the playoffs as the Western Conference's second wild card before being swept by Colorado in the first round.
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