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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Two helpers in shootout loss
Kevin Fiala picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to Chicago.The 28-year-old winger has delivered back-to-back two-point performances since his benching Oct. 29, so it seems safe to say Fiala has received the message from coach Jim Hiller. That brief visit to the doghouse aside, Fiala's had a productive start to the season, racking up five goals and 10 points in his 11 games -- including three goals and six points on the power play.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Responds well after discipline
Kevin Fiala scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.Fiala had drawn head coach Jim Hiller's ire twice recently -- he took reckless penalties Saturday before missing a team meeting Tuesday that led to him being scratched. As usual, that one game off was all it took, and Fiala played a key role in the Los Angeles Kings' comprehensive win over Vegas. The 28-year-old has five goals, three assists, 29 shots on net, eight hits, 12 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 10 appearances. He's not particularly good defensively, but Fiala should be a lock for a middle-six role as long as he can avoid penalties.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Set to return versus Vegas
Kevin Fiala (coach's decision) is slated to return to the lineup against the Golden Knights on Wednesday, per Zach Dooley of the Los Angeles Kings' official site.It's been a rough few games for Fiala, as he was held to just 10:12 of ice time versus Utah on Saturday after being benched before missing a team meeting that saw him effectively suspended against the Sharks on Tuesday. Still, the 28-year-old winger has been producing solid offensive numbers to start the year, racking up four goals and two assists in nine games, including four power-play points. Fiala figures to replace Andre Lee in the lineup and could see time with the man advantage.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Sitting out Tuesday
Kevin Fiala won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Sharks, per the NHL media site.Per Zach Dooley of the Los Angeles Kings' official site, Fiala missed a team meeting, which is the reason for his scratch. The winger has also drawn criticism from head coach Jim Hiller for taking too many penalties -- Fiala has 12 PIM over nine contests so far. Trevor Lewis was previously announced as the Kings' scratch up front as Akil Thomas draws in for his season debut, but Lewis will play with Fiala out.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Benched in win
Kevin Fiala put up a power-play assist Saturday before being benched later in the game. Los Angeles won 3-2 over Utah.Los Angeles Kings coach Jim Hiller had suggested he'd decrease ice time for players who repeatedly take bad penalties. Fiala took an interference penalty in the first period and was whistled for cross-checking in the second stanza. He ended up with 10:12 of ice time over 14 shifts. Entering Saturday's matchup, Fiala had played more than 17 minutes in six of the Kings' first eight games. Players usually respond well to situations like this, so watch for Fiala to hit the ice flying Tuesday against San Jose.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Tallies in Sunday's win
Kevin Fiala scored an empty-net goal on five shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.Fiala has potted four goals over his last four games. The 28-year-old winger is up to five points, 24 shots, five hits, six PIM and a minus-2 rating over six appearances this season. Fiala has topped 20 goals in each of the last five campaigns, and his 16.7 shooting percentage so far is in the sustainable range, so he could make a realistic effort to best his career high of 33 tallies from 2021-22.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Scores in loss to Toronto
Kevin Fiala scored a goal in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.Fiala found the back of the net in the third period, and while his goal reduced the deficit to three goals, it wasn't enough to mount a comeback after the Leafs had scored five unanswered goals in the first two periods. Fiala has three goals in his last two appearances and will aim to keep the scoring streak going against the Canadiens on Thursday.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Lights lamp twice Monday
Kevin Fiala scored two power-play goals in Monday's 8-7 overtime loss to the Senators.The 28-year-old winger beat Anton Forsberg midway through the first period to open the scoring, then snapped a shot past Mads Sogaard late in the second after Ottawa had switched goalies, giving Los Angeles a 5-4 lead that didn't hold up. The goals were the first of the season for Fiala. who has three points through three games as he looks to record 70-plus points for the fourth straight campaign.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Finds twine in Game 2 win
Kevin Fiala scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2.Fiala's third-period marker briefly gave the Los Angeles Kings a 4-3 lead. It was his first point to go with seven shots on net and five hits over two playoff contests. Fiala had 29 goals, 44 assists, 225 shots on net, 67 hits and 62 PIM over 82 regular-season outings. While he's been on the third line in the postseason, the Kings' offense is deep enough to give him plenty of good opportunities.
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Kings' Kevin Fiala: Plucks apple in loss
Kevin Fiala recorded an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.Fiala set up Blake Lizotte on the Los Angeles Kings' lone tally of the game. With five goals and three assists over eight contests since the start of April, Fiala has done his part to keep the Kings' offense strong and balanced. The winger is up to 73 points, surpassing his total from last season, while adding 220 shots on net, 66 hits, 62 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 81 appearances this year.