Is Kevin Fiala playing tonight against the Vegas Golden Knights? Latest injury update ahead of matchup on April 6, 2023

Kevin Fiala, the forward for the Los Angeles Kings, might not play in tonight's game against the Vegas Golden Knights at 10 PM ET. According to reports, Fiala is still dealing with a lower-body injury that has been bothering him for some time now. The injury has already forced him to sit out one game and will cause him to miss his ninth game in the Kings' past 12.

As of now, Fiala's status for tonight's game is uncertain, and he is considered day-to-day by the team. If he does sit out, the Kings will surely miss his presence on the ice. Fiala has been an important player for the team this season, contributing 11 goals and 18 assists in 50 games.

It remains to be seen whether Fiala will be able to play in tonight's game against the Golden Knights, but the Kings will surely hope to have him back soon as they look to secure a playoff spot.

A look at Kevin Fiala's NHL career

Kevin Fiala's NHL career has been marked by both playoff success and the challenge of overcoming injury. The Swiss forward's postseason prowess was on full display early in his career, as he scored two overtime goals in the Stanley Cup playoffs before his 21st birthday.

Fiala's first playoff heroics came in his fourth career postseason game, when he scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round in 2017.

The Nashville Predators went on to sweep the series, and Fiala finished the playoffs with five goals in 18 games. Unfortunately, Fiala's postseason run was cut short when he suffered a broken femur in the second round against the St. Louis Blues.

After a slow start to the 2018-19 season, Kevin Fiala was traded to the Minnesota Wild in February 2019. He quickly made an impact with his new team, scoring his first two goals against his former team, the Nashville Predators, in March of that year. Fiala continued to be a consistent contributor for the Wild, setting a career-high in points in his fourth season with the team.

In June 2022, Fiala was traded to the Los Angeles Kings and signed a seven-year contract worth $55.125 million.

Kevin Fiala's success in the NHL has not been limited to North America. He also won a silver medal with Switzerland at the 2018 IIHF World Championship, where he tallied five points in five games.