Kevin Fiala, a star player for the Swiss Olympic team and a member of the Los Angeles Kings, is facing a long recovery after undergoing surgery for a broken leg. The injury occurred during a match against Canada, where he was on the receiving end of a hard hit from Tom Wilson. The situation was dire enough that Fiala required immediate assistance on the ice and was eventually carried off on a stretcher, raising concerns about his health and future in the tournament.

The Los Angeles Kings announced that Fiala is expected to miss the remainder of the NHL regular season, which concludes on April 16. His health will be reassessed after the end of the season, leaving fans and the team anxious about how this injury will affect both Fiala’s Olympic performance and his NHL career. This recovery period is particularly significant, as Fiala had been enjoying a strong season prior to his injury, contributing notably to his team with 40 points in 56 games.

Fiala’s injury is a setback not just for him, but also for the Swiss team, which was counting on his skills in the highly competitive Olympic arena. Having registered 1 assist in his two Olympic matches, the loss of such a player could impact Switzerland's chances moving forward. As Fiala recuperates, fans will be watching closely to see how he responds to rehabilitation and how the Kings plan to fill the gap left by his absence in the last part of the NHL season.