"With 2:50 remaining in the third period, Fiala tried to throw a counter hit on Tom Wilson as the Team Canada forward approached him at the boards. An awkward collision followed, causing both players to tumble hard to the ice, with Wilson's full weight landing on Fiala's left leg. Fiala was stretchered off the ice, belly down, and taken to the hospital with the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation announcing he would be out for the rest of the Olympic tournament."
"Sunday, the Los Angeles Kings announced Fiala would also miss the rest of the NHL's 2025-26 regular season, but left the door slightly open for a possible return in the playoffs. "Kevin Fiala underwent successful surgery to repair fractures in his left lower leg," the Kings said in a statement. "He is resting comfortably and will begin the recovery and rehabilitation program. Kevin will miss the remainder of the 2025-2026 NHL regular season and will be reevaluated at the conclusion of the regular season.""
With 2:50 remaining, Kevin Fiala collided with Tom Wilson at the boards and Wilson's weight landed on Fiala's left leg. Fiala was stretchered off and taken to the hospital, and the Swiss federation announced he would be out for the rest of the Olympics. The Los Angeles Kings said Fiala underwent successful surgery to repair left lower leg fractures and will begin rehabilitation. The Kings said he will miss the remainder of the 2025–26 NHL regular season and be reevaluated after the season. Fiala thanked supporters on Instagram. The injury is a significant blow to Switzerland and to the Kings, where Fiala ranks third with 40 points.
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