Kings Lose Fiala for Rest of Regular Season After Olympic Injury

The Los Angeles Kings will be without one of their top forwards for the remainder of the regular season after an injury suffered at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Kings forward Kevin Fiala suffered a leg injury while playing for Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. After being stretchered off the ice and ruled out for the rest of the Olympic tournament, the Kings announced that Fiala underwent successful surgery to repair fractures in his left lower leg and will miss the remainder of the 2025-2026 NHL regular season.

Why it matters

Fiala was expected to be a key part of the Kings' top-six forward group after the team acquired Artemi Panarin in a trade. Now the Kings will need to find a way to replace Fiala's scoring punch as they push for a playoff spot in the crowded Western Conference.

The details

Fiala fell awkwardly after a collision with Canada forward Tom Wilson during Switzerland's Olympic preliminary round game. He was stretchered off the ice and ruled out for the rest of the tournament. The Kings later announced that Fiala had undergone successful surgery to repair fractures in his left lower leg and will miss the remainder of the regular season, though he could potentially return for the playoffs if his recovery goes well.

  • On February 15, 2026, the Kings announced Fiala's injury and surgery.
  • Fiala was injured during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

The players

Kevin Fiala

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who suffered a leg injury while playing for Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Tom Wilson

A forward for the Canadian Olympic hockey team who was involved in the collision that led to Fiala's injury.

Los Angeles Kings

The NHL team that Fiala plays for, who will be without him for the remainder of the regular season due to his injury.

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What’s next

The Kings will need to find a way to replace Fiala's scoring production in the lineup, potentially looking to their AHL affiliate or the trade market for reinforcements. Fiala's recovery and reevaluation at the end of the regular season will determine if he has a chance to return for the playoffs.

The takeaway

Fiala's injury is a major blow to the Kings' playoff hopes, as he was expected to be a key part of their top-six forward group. The team will need to get creative to find scoring elsewhere in the lineup, but Fiala's potential return for the postseason could provide a late-season boost if his recovery goes well.