Overview
- The Kings said Fiala underwent weekend surgery in Italy for multiple fractures in his lower left leg and will miss the rest of the NHL season.
- Fiala was injured late in Switzerland’s game against Canada when he tangled with Tom Wilson, who was not penalized as players described the play as an unfortunate accident.
- Before the injury, Fiala ranked third on the Kings in goals, points and assists, underscoring the size of the on-ice gap.
- General manager Ken Holland may seek additional help ahead of March 6 after Los Angeles had already traded for Artemi Panarin to bolster a struggling offense.
- Drew Doughty called injuries part of the game, and Fiala wrote from the hospital, “Not the ending I imagined for my first Olympics,” thanking supporters and wishing Switzerland luck.