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Swiss forward Kevin Fiala was stretchered off late in the game after colliding with Tom Wilson and was ruled out for the rest of the 2026 Olympic tournament due to a lower-leg injury, with teammates and officials offering support as Switzerland and the Los Angeles Kings face implications from his absence.
Kings winger Kevin Fiala will undergo season-ending surgery on a lower-body injury suffered for Switzerland at the Olympics after a third-period collision with Tom Wilson left him stretchered off. He had 18 goals and 40 points in 56 games, and Los Angeles remains in the playoff hunt; Fiala previously suffered a broken femur in 2017.
The Los Angeles Kings host the Anaheim Ducks in a home‑and‑home, with Joel Armia returning to the lineup and likely skating on a line with Byfield and Foegele; Armia’s presence should bolster both 5-on-5 play and the penalty kill. Darcy Kuemper starts tonight, with Anton Forsberg expected to get tomorrow’s game as the goalies split the series. The Kings are also weighing defensive-pair changes after a recent rough stretch, though the Anderson–Doughty top pairing remains in play for now. Fiala has been the team's January standout, recording multi-point games and leading the club in points, while Kopitar, Moore and Perry remain out as L.A. sits two points outside the playoffs.
The LA Kings secured their third consecutive win by defeating the Ottawa Senators 5-2 at Crypto.com Arena. Key performances included Kevin Fiala's unassisted goal and assist, Anze Kopitar's go-ahead goal, and Trevor Moore's multi-point game. The Kings' power play showed improvement, contributing to their strong third period. The victory was marked by notable milestones, including Fiala's 100th assist for the Kings and Kopitar surpassing Peter Stastny in career points. The team will have a day off before resuming practice.
The LA Kings face the Vancouver Canucks at Crypto.com Arena, with Darcy Kuemper expected in goal. The Kings, who have a strong record against the Canucks, will miss Alex Turcotte due to injury but have reunited Kevin Fiala with Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe on the top line. Arthur Kaliyev is making progress in his recovery, and the game marks the start of the Kings' Spanish-language broadcast schedule.
The LA Kings secured a 6-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, with Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala contributing two goals each. Drew Doughty, Alex Laferriere, and Trevor Moore also scored for the Kings, while goaltender Cam Talbot made 39 saves. The win marked the Kings' third consecutive victory, with Kempe reaching 27 goals and 71 points for the first time in his career. The team's top offensive players delivered strong performances, and the Kings are in good spirits as they head into the final stretch of the regular season.
The LA Kings defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-1 in a game where Phillip Danault scored a hat trick, while Kevin Fiala and Cam Talbot also had strong performances. The Kings responded to an early Devils goal and dominated the game, with contributions from various players. The victory marked the start of a five-game homestand for the Kings, who are aiming to continue their recent success.
The LA Kings secured a 3-2 shootout victory over the Anaheim Ducks, with Kevin Fiala and Drew Doughty scoring power-play goals to tie the game twice. Adrian Kempe extended his point streak against the Ducks to ten games, and the Kings' defensemen combined for 21 shots on goal. Goalie David Rittich made two shootout saves to secure the win, while Kevin Fiala and Drew Doughty contributed to the victory with their strong performances.
The Los Angeles Kings will face off against the Anaheim Ducks in the first Freeway Faceoff of the season. Forward Adrian Kempe has scored the most goals against the Ducks in the last six seasons. The Kings' goaltenders are likely to split the games this weekend, with Cam Talbot and Pheonix Copley both having strong records against Anaheim. Forward Blake Lizotte and defenseman Jacob Moverare may be available to play for the Kings. The Ducks enter the game on a four-game losing streak and are missing key players due to injury. Kevin Fiala has been performing well for the Kings since being moved to a new line, showing improved consistency and scoring chances. The Kings will play two afternoon games this weekend, which presents a different routine for the team. Defenseman Tobias Bjornfot is recovering well after a hit from behind and is expected to return soon.
The Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers face off in Game 5 of the Pacific Division Semifinals tonight, with the first to two wins advancing. The Kings' Kevin Fiala returned to the lineup in Game 4 and collected two points in an impactful postseason debut. Three of the four games in this series have gone into overtime, and the Kings have been on the right side in two of the three overtime tilts to date. Locally, tonight’s game will be available on Fox 11 Plus, KCOP Channel 13, as well as ESPN.
The LA Kings lost to the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in overtime, tying their best-of-seven series at two games apiece. The Kings had a 3-0 lead in the first period, but the Oilers came back to tie the game in the second period and eventually won in overtime. Viktor Arvidsson, Anze Kopitar, Gabe Vilardi, and Matt Roy scored for the Kings, while Kevin Fiala had two assists in his first playoff game with the team. The series now shifts back to Edmonton for Game 5.
The LA Kings defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-1, with Kevin Fiala and Alex Iafallo leading the way with multi-point nights. The Kings are now within a point of a playoff berth. Goaltender Pheonix Copley made 25 saves on 26 shots to earn his 24th victory of the season.
The LA Kings are set to make three lineup changes for their game against the Calgary Flames, with Blake Lizotte returning from suspension and Alex Edler re-entering the lineup. Kevin Fiala is back in the lineup after missing two and a half weeks with a lower-body injury and is expected to play on the same line as Phillip Danault and Viktor Arvidsson. The Kings have had a strong start to games this month, outscoring opponents 15-6 in the first period. Defenseman Jordan Spence has been loaned to AHL-Ontario.