Kevin Fiala Undergoes Surgery, Out for Remainder of Kings’ Regular Season
Tough news out of Los Angeles: Kings forward Kevin Fiala will miss the rest of the 2025-26 NHL regular season after undergoing surgery on his lower left leg. The team confirmed the procedure was successful and that Fiala has already begun his recovery process.
The injury occurred late in the third period during an international game when Fiala got tangled up with Wilson along the boards. The collision ended with Wilson landing awkwardly on Fiala’s leg, and the scene turned somber quickly as Fiala had to be stretchered off the ice. It was the kind of moment that makes you hold your breath, especially when it involves a player as central to his team’s success as Fiala.
Before the injury, Fiala was having another strong season in Los Angeles, tallying 18 goals and 22 assists. He was well on pace to notch his seventh consecutive 20-goal campaign-a testament to his consistency and offensive impact since entering the league. His absence leaves a noticeable void in the Kings’ lineup, both in terms of production and playmaking ability.
The Kings have leaned heavily on Fiala’s versatility and scoring touch, and losing him at this point in the season is a serious blow for a team with postseason aspirations. He’s not just a top-six winger-he’s often the spark that ignites the offense, especially in tight games.
Meanwhile, over on the international stage, Team Switzerland responded to Fiala’s injury with some serious resolve. In a gutsy 4-3 overtime win over Czechia, the Swiss rallied without one of their biggest stars to punch their ticket to the knockout round. They’ll now face Italy on Tuesday in what’s shaping up to be another emotional matchup.
Swiss captain Roman Josi, who got the team on the board by banking a puck off Radko Gudas’ skate and in, spoke about the rollercoaster of a game and the emotional weight behind it.
“We knew it was a big game,” Josi said. “Obviously a lot of up and downs in that third period, but found a way. It was a huge win against a really good team.”
Fiala, even from a hospital bed, stayed close to his teammates. He sent them a video message that clearly meant a lot to the locker room. Head coach Patrick Fischer noted that he hopes Fiala will be able to return to the athletes’ village by Monday-another sign that his recovery is off to a positive start.
For now, the Kings will have to navigate the rest of the regular season without one of their offensive anchors. And for Switzerland, the motivation to keep pushing forward just got a little more personal.