Kings’ Kevin Fiala takes important next step in injury recovery
During the 2026 Winter Olympics, a scary on-ice event unfolded. As Switzerland took on Canada, Tom Wilson of Canada collided with Kevin Fiala of Switzerland. The result was an awkward tangling of legs, leading to Fiala needing to be taken off the ice via a stretcher. It was multiple lower-leg fractures on his left side, which needed surgery and […] The post Kings’ Kevin Fiala takes important next…
In a recent development, Kevin Fiala of the Los Angeles Kings has taken an important step in his injury recovery, according to Zach Dooley of the team. Fiala, who suffered multiple lower-leg fractures and required surgery during the 2026 Winter Olympics, was recently seen back on the ice, marking a significant milestone in his recovery.
This is not Fiala's first day back on the ice, and the positive development aligns with the timeline initially laid out by Kings General Manager Ken Holland. The 30-year-old, who was selected 11th overall in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Nashville Predators, has played 288 games with the Kings, scoring 105 goals and adding 102 assists.
The Kings, currently 0-1-1, are set to return to action on Tuesday night against the Florida Panthers.
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