Fiala scored two goals in a 5-2 win over Anaheim on Friday.
Fiala opened the scoring from just above the goal line on a first-period power play. He then made it 4-0 on a slick move after driving the net early in the second. Fiala credits his improving game to playing on a line with Trevor Moore and Phillip Danault. "We have the same type of vision," Fiala said after the game. "All three guys are really fast going to the net. We cycle the puck, we grind down and also, defensively, we do a good job, so it's been good." Fiala has five points, including four goals, in his last four games, and 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) in 18 games on the season.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Pads lead in second period
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Fiala scored a goal and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Blues.
Fiala has scored three goals and added two assists over his last five games. His second-period marker Saturday stretched the Kings' lead to 5-0. The 27-year-old winger had to settle for solid playmaking in October, but he's returned to a dynamic style in November. Overall, he has four goals, 17 points, 40 shots on net, 14 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 16 outings this season.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Pair of points in win
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Fiala scored a goal on four shots, dished a power-play assist and added two PIM in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Panthers.
Fiala opened the scoring 1:20 into the game and set up Anze Kopitar's second-period marker. This was Fiala's first multi-point effort since Oct. 24, though he has a goal and four assists over eight contests in between. The winger is up to three tallies, 13 helpers, 39 shots on net, 12 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 15 appearances.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Pots goal Thursday
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Fiala scored a goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins.
Fiala tied the game at 3-3 in the third period. The winger had gone six games without a goal, though he had four assists in that span. He's up to 14 points, 30 shots on net, eight PIM, eight blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 13 contests overall. Fiala continues to see middle-six minutes, though that's not a problem in an offense with the depth the Kings have.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Garners power-play helper
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Fiala logged a power-play assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights.
Fiala had gone two games without a point entering Wednesday, his longest drought of the season. The 27-year-old winger has a goal and 12 assists through 12 contests, with five of those helpers coming on the power play. He's added 29 shots on net, eight PIM and a minus-1 rating while seeing power-play time on the first unit and filling a middle-six role at even strength.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Sends another assist
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Fiala logged a power-play assist, four shots on goal and four PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
Fiala extended his point streak to eight games when he set up Arthur Kaliyev's second-period marker. The 27-year-old Fiala has picked up at least one helper in each contest during the streak, earning a goal and 11 assists in that span. He's added 22 shots on net, six blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-1 rating through nine outings overall.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Reaches 10-helper mark
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Fiala notched an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Golden Knights.
Fiala set up Drew Doughty for the game-tying goal with 1:03 left in regulation Saturday. The helper was Fiala's 10th assist this season. The winger was held off the scoresheet Opening Night and hasn't been silenced since, racking up a goal and 11 points through eight contests. He's added 18 shots on net and a minus-2 rating. While he's been in a middle-six role on paper, Fiala's usage (18:13 of ice time per game) makes him a de facto top-six forward in an offense that has had no shortage of goals, leading the league with 4.38 goals per game.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Garners assist in win
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Fiala notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 5-4 win over the Coyotes.
Fiala stretched his point streak to six games with the helper. The winger has earned all of his offense this season in that span, posting one goal and nine assists. Three of his helpers have come with the man advantage, and he's added 18 shots on net, six blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through seven contests.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Two points in Tuesday's win
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Fiala scored a goal on four shots, dished a power-play assist and added two PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Coyotes.
Fiala set up Anze Kopitar in the first period and added an insurance goal of his own in the third. The tally was Fiala's first of the campaign, but he's been quite productive as a playmaker with eight helpers. He's added 16 shots on net, five blocked shots and a minus-2 rating. Two of his nine points have come with the man advantage.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Nabs helper
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Fiala logged an assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Bruins.
Fiala's playmaking has been in fine form so far -- he's produced seven assists over his last four games. He had the secondary helper on Alex Laferriere's first NHL tally at 6:28 of the second period. Fiala is usually a credible threat for 20 goals a year, but he can thrive in a pass-first role. In addition to his seven helpers, he's added 12 shots on net, five blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through five outings.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Distributes three assists
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Fiala notched three assists and two shots on goal in Saturday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Hurricanes.
Fiala helped out on Drew Doughty's goal in the first period as well as both of Anze Kopitar's tallies. The 27-year-old Fiala didn't get on the scoresheet in Wednesday's season opener versus the Avalanche. He's moved around the lineup already, logging 16:46 of ice time Saturday in a middle-six role. If Quinton Byfield falters at any point, Fiala could be an option to move up to the top line.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Three points in season-ending loss
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Fiala scored a goal on five shots and added a pair of assists in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 6.
Fiala did his part on offense, with two of his points coming on the power play. The Kings just couldn't get ahead after erasing three deficits. The winger posted a goal, five assists, eight shots on net, four hits, four PIM and a plus-1 rating over three playoffs contests after returning from a lower-body injury. He primarily played in the middle six this season, but Fiala should have a chance to win a top-six job in training camp in the fall and is a near lock for a prominent role on the power play.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Snags helper vs. Oilers
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Fiala posted an assist, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers in Game 5.
Fiala has picked up three assists in two games since he rejoined the lineup, but the Kings have lost both of those contests. The 26-year-old winger also has three shots on net, three hits, two blocked shots, four PIM and an even plus-minus rating. He's been playing on the third line, but with the Kings facing elimination Saturday, he could see a larger role.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Gets two assists in return
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Fiala (lower body) registered two assists in the Kings' 5-4 overtime loss to Edmonton in Game 4 on Sunday.
Fiala missed the previous nine contests due to the injury. He was a big part of LA's success during the regular season, providing 23 goals and 72 points in 69 outings. Fiala certainly wasn't eased back into the lineup Sunday, logging 21:33 of ice time, including 2:20 with the man advantage. In addition to his two assists, the 26-year-old recorded seven shots and seven hits in his return.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Slated to be game-time call
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Fiala (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Game 4 against Edmonton on Sunday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
Fiala took part in the morning skate Sunday and appears to be getting closer to a return to the lineup. He sat out the final six games of the regular season as well as the first three contests of the playoffs. Fiala racked up 23 goals, 72 points and 208 shots on net in 69 appearances during the 2022-23 campaign.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Remains out Friday
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Fiala (lower body) will miss Game 3 against Edmonton on Friday, according to Eric Stephens of The Athletic.
Fiala didn't skate Friday, though Kings coach Todd McLellan does believe he's "getting better." Fiala had 23 goals and 72 points in 69 regular-season outings. He was last in the lineup April 1.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Won't return Wednesday
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Fiala (lower body) didn't travel with the Kings to Edmonton, so he's unavailable for Game 2 on Wednesday, Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Fiala hasn't been in the lineup since April 1. He had 23 goals and 72 points in 69 contests during the regular season. There's a good chance he'll serve on the top line and first power-play unit once he's ready to return.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Unavailable for Game 1
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Fiala (lower body) won't play in Game 1 against Edmonton on Monday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Fiala sat out the final six games of the regular season and will begin the playoffs on the shelf as well. It's unclear at this time when he will be available to return. Fiala produced 23 goals, 72 points and 208 shots on net in 69 games during the 2022-23 campaign.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Not at practice Saturday
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Fiala (lower body) didn't participate at practice Saturday, according to Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.
Fiala sat out the final six games of the regular season and missed 13 of the last 16 contests. The talented winger had 23 goals and 49 assists in 69 games this season, with seven tallies and 24 points on the power play. The Kings will likely continue to play it coy with Fiala's injury, so it's unclear if he's close to returning, but he's looking doubtful for Monday's Game 1 in Edmonton.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Out again Thursday
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Fiala (lower body) will miss Thursday's game versus the Ducks, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Thursday's absence is Fiala's sixth in a row to close the regular season. His status for Game 1 of the playoffs hasn't been revealed by the Kings yet.
