Kings' Kevin Fiala Shares Emotional Message After Devastating Injury

LA Kings forward will miss the rest of the season after breaking his leg at the Olympics.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Los Angeles Kings forward Kevin Fiala will miss the remainder of the NHL season after suffering a devastating leg injury while representing Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Fiala took to social media to share an emotional message, thanking fans for their support and wishing his Swiss teammates the best of luck as they continue their Olympic journey.

Why it matters

Fiala's injury is a major blow to the Kings, who are fighting for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. As one of the team's top scorers, his absence will make it challenging for the Kings to maintain their position and secure a postseason berth.

The details

Fiala was injured in the third period of Switzerland's game against Canada when he was hit by Canadian forward Tom Wilson. While Wilson's hit appeared to be unintentional, the impact resulted in Fiala breaking his leg. Swiss teammate Nico Hischier stated that it was an unfortunate play and that both teams wished Fiala the best in his recovery.

  • Fiala was injured during the third period of Switzerland's game against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
  • Fiala shared his emotional message on his Instagram account on Monday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Kevin Fiala

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who was representing Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics when he suffered a season-ending leg injury.

Tom Wilson

A Canadian forward who was involved in the play that resulted in Fiala's injury, though Hischier stated the hit appeared to be unintentional.

Nico Hischier

A Swiss teammate of Fiala's who commented on the incident, stating that it was an unfortunate play and that both teams wished Fiala the best in his recovery.

Los Angeles Kings

The NHL team that Fiala plays for, who will now have to find a way to remain in playoff contention without one of their top scorers.

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What they’re saying

“Not the ending I imagined for my first Olympics. Thank you everyone for reaching out. I truly appreciate the support. Biggest good luck to my team Switzerland, go get them!”

— Kevin Fiala (Instagram)

“It seemed like an innocuous play. I don't see any intention at all. It's an unfortunate play and things like that happen. You get tangled up there and fell and twisted his leg. You saw [Canada] was all out there and they stick-tapped as well. Nobody likes to see that. I think both sides are wishing him the best.”

— Nico Hischier, Swiss Teammate (NHL.com)

What’s next

The Kings will need to find a way to remain competitive in the Western Conference playoff race without Fiala, one of their top scorers. Meanwhile, Switzerland will face Italy in the qualification round of the Olympic hockey tournament, with the winner advancing to face Finland in the quarterfinals.

The takeaway

Fiala's devastating injury is a major setback for both the Kings and Switzerland, but the outpouring of support and well-wishes from teammates, opponents, and fans alike demonstrates the tight-knit nature of the hockey community. As the Kings fight to make the playoffs, they'll need to find a way to overcome Fiala's absence, while Switzerland will look to honor their injured teammate by advancing deep into the Olympic tournament.