Swiss Star Kevin Fiala Out for Olympics With Leg Injury

Fiala had to be stretchered off the ice during Switzerland's loss against Canada.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Los Angeles Kings forward Kevin Fiala will miss the remainder of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after suffering a lower leg injury during Switzerland's game against Canada. Fiala was stretchered off the ice in the third period of Switzerland's 5-1 loss on February 13.

Why it matters

Fiala is one of 147 NHL players representing their native countries at the Olympics, and his injury is a significant blow to Switzerland's chances in the tournament. The incident also raises concerns about player safety at the high-intensity Olympic hockey competition.

The details

Fiala got tangled up along the boards with Canada's Tom Wilson and had to be taken to the hospital. Switzerland provided an update saying Fiala suffered a "lower leg injury" and will miss the rest of the Olympic tournament.

  • The incident occurred in the third period of Switzerland's game against Canada on February 13, 2026.
  • Switzerland announced Fiala's injury and his withdrawal from the Olympics on February 13, 2026.

The players

Kevin Fiala

A 6-foot forward for the Los Angeles Kings who was representing Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Tom Wilson

A Canadian hockey player who was involved in the incident that led to Fiala's injury.

Nico Hischier

A Swiss forward who expressed sadness over Fiala's injury after the game.

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What they’re saying

“Very hard. Stuff like that is hard to watch. Kevin's a big part of our group. In hockey, stuff like that happens. But it's tough to watch and didn't look great. I hope it's better than it looked like.”

— Nico Hischier, Swiss forward (The Athletic)

“It's the Olympic Games and I feel terrible that he may not be able to keep playing. Just sending his family and him my best. You never want to see a guy go down — in a tournament like this, especially. Sucks for the country, for their team. Just wishing him a quick recovery.”

— Tom Wilson (The Athletic)

What’s next

Switzerland will return to action on Sunday, February 15 at 6:10 a.m. ET against Czechia inside the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

The takeaway

Fiala's injury is a significant setback for Switzerland's Olympic hockey team, and it highlights the risks and physical toll that players face during the high-intensity competition of the Winter Games.