The Swiss men's national hockey team confirmed on Friday that forward Kevin Fiala will not be able to continue in the Olympic tournament due to injury. Fiala was injured during the second group stage match against Canada, where Switzerland lost 1-5. The injury occurred at the end of the first period when Canada’s Tom Wilson fell onto Fiala’s leg during a battle for the puck, resulting in Fiala needing medical assistance and being stretchered off the ice before being taken to the hospital.

This injury marks the end of Fiala's participation in the tournament, which is particularly significant given that he is one of 147 National Hockey League (NHL) players participating in these Olympic Games, and one of only 11 from the Swiss national team. In their opening game, Switzerland managed to win against France 4-0, and Fiala contributed with an assist. With two group matches played, Canada leads with six points, followed by Switzerland and the Czech Republic with three points each, while France is yet to secure any points.

Fiala's absence will be a considerable setback for the Swiss team as they attempt to secure a favorable position in the tournament. The impact of his injury on the overall performance of the Swiss squad will be closely observed, particularly given the competitive nature of the Olympic hockey tournament and the high stakes involved in each match.