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Kings' Kevin Fiala Out for NHL Regular Season After Olympics Injury
Kevin Fiala fractured his left lower leg after a collision with Tom Wilson and will miss the NHL season; he ranks second on the Kings with 40 points, the team said.
- The Kings announced on Sunday that Kevin Fiala's surgery was successful and he will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NHL regular season after fractures in his left lower leg were repaired, the team said.
- In the preliminary-round game against Canada on Friday, Fiala was injured when he backed into a hit by Tom Wilson near the side boards, with their legs tangled and Wilson's full weight on Fiala's leg.
- Statistically, Fiala has 18 goals, 22 assists and 40 points in 56 games, and the Kings sit three points out of a playoff spot after adding Artemi Panarin before the Olympic break.
- The incident immediately intensified debate among NHL team owners over Olympic participation, reviving their concern about injuries as no penalty was called despite Fiala being stretchered off.
- The Kings said `Kevin is resting comfortably and will begin the recovery and rehabilitation program`, adding Fiala will be re-evaluated at the conclusion of the regular season.
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Fiala surgery successful, out for rest of season
Kevin Fiala's leg surgery following his injury in the Olympics while playing for Switzerland was successful, the Kings announced Sunday, and the 29-year-old star forward will sit out the rest of the regular season as L.A. battles for a playoff spot.
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