Kings Lose Kevin Fiala for Season After Olympic Injury

The Los Angeles Kings forward underwent emergency surgery in Italy after a lower-leg injury sustained during Switzerland's game against Canada at the 2026 Olympics.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Los Angeles Kings suffered a devastating blow when forward Kevin Fiala underwent season-ending surgery in Italy. Fiala went down late in the third period after an awkward collision with Canada's Tom Wilson along the boards during Switzerland's game against Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. He was stretchered off the ice on his stomach, unable to return to his feet. Fiala underwent emergency surgery to repair the lower-leg injury, ending both his Olympic tournament and NHL season.

Why it matters

The injury represents a catastrophic loss for the Kings, who sit three points out of a Wild Card spot with a 23-19-14 record. Fiala ranks second on the team in scoring with 18 goals and 40 points in 56 games this season, trailing only Adrian Kempe. Los Angeles recently made a major move by acquiring Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers to bolster their offensive firepower, and now they lose one of their top weapons just as the playoff push intensifies down the stretch.

The details

The incident occurred with just 2:50 remaining in Canada's 5-1 victory at Santagiulia Arena. Fiala was retrieving the puck when Wilson pursued him into the boards. Their feet became tangled, and Wilson inadvertently fell onto Fiala's lower half, leaving the Swiss forward in severe pain. No penalty was called on the play, and Swiss teammate Nico Hischier said there was clearly no intent to injure. Wilson addressed the incident after the game with visible remorse.

  • Fiala went down late in the third period on February 5, 2026.
  • Fiala underwent emergency surgery in Italy on February 14, 2026.

The players

Kevin Fiala

A 29-year-old forward for the Los Angeles Kings who was playing for Switzerland in the 2026 Olympics.

Tom Wilson

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

Nico Hischier

A Swiss ice hockey player and teammate of Fiala.

Patrick Fischer

The head coach of the Swiss national ice hockey team.

Adrian Kempe

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who leads the team in scoring this season.

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What they’re saying

“It's the Olympic Games, and I feel terrible that he may not be able to keep playing. I'm sending his family and him my best. You never want to see a guy go down in a tournament like this.”

— Tom Wilson

“No clarity yet on exact injury, but, unfortunately, it will be season-ending. All the best to him in his recovery.”

— Elliotte Friedman, NHL Insider (Twitter)

What’s next

The Kings return from the Olympic break facing an uphill battle to reach the playoffs without one of their most productive forwards. Fiala now faces a lengthy rehabilitation process that begins far from home in an Italian hospital.

The takeaway

Fiala's season-ending injury is a devastating blow for the Kings, who were counting on him to be a key offensive contributor as they push for a playoff spot. His absence will force the team to find new ways to generate offense and overcome this major setback to their postseason aspirations.