Kyle Garcia 
With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Kevin Fiala!
Kevin Fiala
Birthdate: July 22, 1996
Birthplace: St. Gallen, Switzerland
Height: 5’10
Weight: 205 lbs
Position: Left wing
Shoots: Left
Draft: 1st round, 11th overall, 2014 NHL Entry Draft
2024-25 season
The 2024-25 campaign got off to a rough start for Kevin Fiala. Although he recorded six points in his first nine games, only one came at 5v5, and the mistakes — particularly the undisciplined penalties — piled up. It got so bad that Jim Hiller eventually benched him for the whole third period in the Kings’ 3-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club (now Mammoth) on October 26th.
Kevin Fiala, that was absolutely filthy. 🥵 pic.twitter.com/AXeD27IEgr
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) February 8, 2025
CURL AND DRAG! 🤩
Kevin Fiala’s 33rd of the season ties his career high and puts the @LAKings up 2-0! pic.twitter.com/Mh3f1Fyj0X
— NHL (@NHL) April 12, 2025
The 29-year-old winger would be a healthy scratch the following game after missing a meeting. Through the rough start, Fiala ended the season with 35 goals and 60 points in 81 games, including seven goals in a six-game stretch in April. He also led the team in power-play goals with 14. In six playoff games against the Oilers, Fiala posted seven points as the Kings got knocked out by the Oilers in the first round (again).
22 ON THE TWO MAN ADVANTAGE pic.twitter.com/evR3GAkq58
— LA Kings (@LAKings) April 22, 2025
Like he always does, Fiala showcased his crafty play with his head-scratching penalties. With the skill he possesses, it’s why we say “Let Kev be Kev” at Hockey Royalty.
2025-26 outlook
The Kings are going to need more production from Fiala this year than last. The 35 goals were his highest during his three years with the Kings, but the 60 points were also his lowest output in that span. I don’t expect Fiala’s role to change at all going into the fourth year of his seven-year contract. He’ll still play a significant role on the first power-play unit, whether the Kings go with five forwards on that unit or not, and be on the wing for either Quinton Byfield or Phillip Danault’s line.
A special night in Zürich 👏🖤
Last night, Kevin brought together @NHL players from around the world to face off against the @zsclions in the first ever Fiala’s Friends Charity Game, benefiting the Children’s Hospital of St. Gallen and the youth programs of ZSC Lions and EHC… pic.twitter.com/LGJR2xlnjK
— LA Kings (@LAKings) August 9, 2025
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