Kevin Fiala undergoes follow-up surgery and misses Los Angeles Kings camp start
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Los Angeles Kings forward Kevin Fiala is sidelined for the start of training camp following additional surgery on his left femur. Fiala sustained the broken leg in a collision with Canada forward Tom Wilson during a preliminary round game at the Milan Cortina Olympics on February 13. He missed the remainder of the NHL season and the subsequent playoffs after undergoing initial surgery in Italy. The 30-year-old winger recorded 18 goals and 22 assists in 56 games for the Kings last season. Los Angeles has not provided a specific timeline for his return to the lineup. The team is set to open its season on September 30 against the Colorado Avalanche.
- •Kevin Fiala underwent follow-up surgery on his left femur.
- •The injury occurred during a game at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
- •Fiala missed the second half of the NHL season and the playoffs.
- •The Los Angeles Kings begin their season against the Colorado Avalanche on September 30.
- 10:30 PMESPN NHL — Kings' Fiala has further surgery on leg, to miss start of training camp
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Kings winger Kevin Fiala undergoes follow-up surgery for broken leg sustained during Olympics
"Los Angeles Kings forward Kevin Fiala will miss the start of training camp after undergoing follow-up surgery for the broken leg he sustained during the Milan Cortina Olympics. Fiala missed the second half of the NHL season and the playoffs after he was hurt playing for Switzerland in a preliminary round game on February 13. Fiala had 18 goals and 22 assists in 56 games for the Kings last season.
"Kings forward Kevin Fiala will miss the start of training camp after undergoing follow-up surgery for the broken leg he sustained during the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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External links- ESPN NHLSep 10, 2026, 10:30 PMKings' Fiala has further surgery on leg, to miss start of training camp
Kings forward Kevin Fiala will miss the start of training camp after undergoing follow-up surgery for the broken leg he sustained during the Milan Cortina Olympics.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 9:04 PMKings winger Kevin Fiala undergoes follow-up surgery for broken leg sustained during Olympics
Los Angeles Kings forward Kevin Fiala will miss the start of training camp after undergoing follow-up surgery for the broken leg he sustained during the Milan Cortina Olympics. Fiala missed the second half of the NHL season and the playoffs after he was hurt playing for Switzerland in a preliminary round game on February 13. Fiala had 18 goals and 22 assists in 56 games for the Kings last season.
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