Breaking News: Kings Get Encouraging News About Kevin Fiala's Injury

According to Los Angeles Kings general manager Ken Holland, Kevin Fiala may have been an option for the Kings had they reached the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and almost certainly would have been available by a potential third round appearance. After suffering a fractured bone in his left lower leg (tibia and fibula) during the Winter Olympics on February 13, Fiala underwent surgery and was ruled out for the rest of the regular season. Kevin Fiala is progressing well ahead of schedule, per Ken Holland.

Might’ve been an option in Round 2 if it happened, certainly Round 3. Wow. — Zach Dooley (@DooleyLAK) May 1, 2026 Now, with the Kings' season over, that report was true.

Fiala never stepped foot on the ice, even with reports saying he might have returned at the start of the playoffs, but an early playoff exit for LA stopped all hopes of his return. It adds another layer of frustration because, despite getting swept out of the postseason, all the games against Colorado were competitive and extremely close, and getting the chance to reintegrate one of their most dynamic offensive players would have been interesting to watch. UPDATE: Fiala Out For Remainder Of Olympics; Could Miss Time With Kings A post-game announcement from Switzerland states that Los Angeles Kings left winger Kevin Fiala will miss the rest of the Olympics.

What does this mean for the Kings back in Los Angeles? If it were any other first-round matchup LA faced besides the Avs, maybe we could've seen the Kings advance past the first round and get Fiala back into the rotation, but that didn't happen. Had Los Angeles advanced, adding Fiala back into the lineup could have significantly boosted the top six forward group and given the Kings another difference-maker in key moments.