Fiala’s season ends after leg surgery; playoff return under evaluation
LA Kings forward Kevin Fiala will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NHL regular season after undergoing surgery for fractures in his left lower leg suffered during the 2026 Winter Olympics; he will be reevaluated after the regular season ends with a potential playoff return if the Kings qualify, a significant blow to a Kings offense that was counting on him alongside Panarin and Kempe.