Kevin Fiala Returns from Nine-Month Injury Layoff, Logs Assist in Season Debut

Kevin Fiala made his season debut for the Los Angeles Kings after being activated from injured reserve following a nine-month recovery. Fiala recorded an assist during a 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders. He had been sidelined since February 2026 after sustaining a serious injury while competing for Switzerland at the Winter Olympics. Fiala, who posted a career-high 85 points with Minnesota in 2021-22, returns as a key offensive contributor for the Kings.