Kings' Kevin Fiala Out for NHL Regular Season After Olympics Injury

Fiala underwent surgery for leg fractures and will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Los Angeles Kings announced that forward Kevin Fiala, who was injured while playing for Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics, had surgery to repair fractures in his left lower leg. Fiala will miss the remainder of the NHL regular season and will be re-evaluated at the conclusion of the regular season.

Why it matters

Fiala's injury is a major blow to the Kings, who were hoping to make a playoff push after acquiring star forward Artemi Panarin in a trade. Fiala ranks third on the team in goals and points, and his absence will make it more difficult for the Kings to overcome their current three-point deficit out of a playoff spot.

The details

Fiala was injured during a preliminary round game against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics when he got tangled up with Canada's Tom Wilson along the boards and landed awkwardly on his leg. He was taken off the ice on a stretcher and transported to the hospital.

  • Fiala was injured on Friday, February 13, 2026 during the preliminary round of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
  • The Kings announced Fiala's surgery and timeline for return on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Kevin Fiala

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who was injured while playing for Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Artemi Panarin

A star forward who was recently acquired by the Los Angeles Kings in a trade and was expected to help boost the team's scoring and playoff push.

Adrian Kempe

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who has 20 goals and 46 points this season.

Tom Wilson

A forward for Team Canada who was involved in the play where Fiala was injured at the Olympics.

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What’s next

The Kings will have to find a way to make up for Fiala's offensive production as they try to overcome their current three-point deficit and clinch a playoff spot without him for the remainder of the regular season.

The takeaway

Fiala's injury is a reminder of the risks NHL players face when participating in the Olympics, and highlights the difficult balance team owners must strike between supporting their players' international aspirations and protecting their investments in those players.