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Kings' Fiala Out for Season After Olympic Injury
16 Feb
Summary
- Kevin Fiala underwent successful surgery for leg fractures.
- The LA Kings forward will miss the remainder of the season.
- Fiala sustained the injury during an Olympic game against Canada.
Los Angeles Kings star Kevin Fiala underwent successful surgery on Sunday to repair fractures in his left lower leg, an injury sustained during an Olympic competition last week. The team announced that Fiala is resting comfortably and will commence his rehabilitation program, confirming he will miss the remainder of the regular season.
The injury occurred during Switzerland's Olympic game against Canada when Fiala's leg became tangled with that of forward Tom Wilson. Fiala was stretchered off the ice and immediately ruled out of the tournament. There was no penalty called on the play, with both coaches and Wilson describing the incident as accidental or unlucky.
This development presents a significant challenge for the Kings, who are vying for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Fiala, second on the team with 40 points in 56 games and 18 goals, is a crucial player. The team did acquire Artemi Panarin prior to the Olympic break, which may help offset Fiala's absence.
