History of Kevin Fiala in Timeline

Kevin Fiala is a Swiss professional ice hockey player currently playing left wing for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL. Drafted 11th overall by the Nashville Predators in 2014, Fiala developed his skills playing for Malmö Redhawks and HV71 in Sweden. After being drafted, he transitioned to North America, splitting time between the Predators and their AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, before establishing himself in the NHL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2003: First two players in history to play in the under-18, World Junior, and World Championship in the same year

In 2003, Andrei Kostitsyn and Vadim Karaga became the first two players to play in the under-18, World Junior, and World Championship in the same year. Kevin Fiala later joined this list.

2009: Played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament

In 2009, Kevin Fiala played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Swiss Eastern team.

2012: Joined Malmö Redhawks

In 2012, Kevin Fiala joined the Swedish club Malmö Redhawks, splitting his time between the U18 and U20 teams.

2012: Played in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament

In 2012, Kevin Fiala played in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament as a member of the Swiss U18 national team.

2013: Debuted for HV71 and played in the European Trophy

In 2013, Kevin Fiala debuted for HV71 and played in the European Trophy, splitting his time between the junior and senior teams. He was also praised by Head Coach Ulf Dahlén.

2013: Played in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament

In 2013, Kevin Fiala played in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament as a member of the Swiss U18 national team.

May 2014: Represented Switzerland at IIHF World Championship

In May 2014, Kevin Fiala represented Switzerland at the 2014 IIHF World Championship in Belarus, where he registered two assists in seven games.

July 2014: Signed with the Nashville Predators

On July 15, 2014, Kevin Fiala signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators after being drafted by them.

2014: Reassigned to Milwaukee Admirals and made NHL debut

In 2014, Kevin Fiala started the season with HV71 but was later reassigned to the Milwaukee Admirals, the AHL affiliate of the Predators. He also made his NHL debut that season against the Montreal Canadiens.

2014: Selected by the Nashville Predators in the NHL entry draft

In 2014, Kevin Fiala was selected 11th overall by the Nashville Predators in the NHL entry draft after playing with the Malmö Redhawks junior team and HV71.

January 2016: Scored first NHL goal

On January 14, 2016, Kevin Fiala scored his first NHL goal against Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets while primarily playing with the Milwaukee Admirals.

2016: Made Predators opening night roster

In 2016, Kevin Fiala made the Predators opening night roster and played in 54 games during his rookie NHL season.

April 2017: Suffered broken femur in Stanley Cup playoffs

On April 26, 2017, during the Stanley Cup playoffs against the St. Louis Blues, Kevin Fiala suffered a broken left femur after colliding with the end boards, ending his playoff participation. He had two goals in the first round, including an overtime winner.

2018: Played with the Predators

During the 2018-2019 season, Fiala played 64 games with the Predators.

2018: Won silver at IIHF World Championship

In 2018, Kevin Fiala participated in the IIHF World Championship where the Swiss team won silver, after losing to Sweden in a shootout. Fiala had a chance to win the gold in overtime but his shot went too low.

February 2019: Traded to Minnesota Wild

On February 25, 2019, Kevin Fiala was traded to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Mikael Granlund after tallying 10 goals and 32 points in 64 games with the Predators.

September 2019: Signed two-year extension with the Wild

On September 11, 2019, Kevin Fiala signed a two-year contract extension with the Minnesota Wild.

August 2021: Agreed to a one-year contract with the Wild

On August 16, 2021, Kevin Fiala agreed to a one-year, $5.1 million contract with the Minnesota Wild.

June 2022: Traded to Los Angeles Kings and signed extension

On June 29, 2022, Kevin Fiala was traded by the Wild to the Los Angeles Kings for Brock Faber and a first-round pick in 2022. Following the trade, he signed a seven-year contract extension with the Kings.

2023: Named to NHL All-Star Game

In 2023, on January 5, Kevin Fiala was named to the 2023 NHL All-Star Game, which was his first selection. He also led the team in assists.

2024: Won silver at IIHF World Championship

In 2024, Kevin Fiala represented Switzerland at the IIHF World Championship and won a silver medal.

June 2025: Selected for the Swiss 2026 Winter Olympics ice hockey team

On June 15, 2025, Kevin Fiala was selected for the Swiss 2026 Winter Olympics ice hockey team.

2025: Announced to miss remainder of the season due to injury suffered during the 2026 Winter Olympics

On February 14, 2025, it was announced that Kevin Fiala would miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NHL season due to an injury he suffered during the 2026 Winter Olympics.

2026: Injured during game against Canada in the Winter Olympics

In 2026, during the third period of Team Switzerland's game against Team Canada on February 13, Kevin Fiala and Canada's Tom Wilson collided. Fiala was stretchered off the ice and on February 14, it was announced he had undergone surgery and would miss the remainder of the Olympics.

2026: Announced to miss remainder of the season due to injury suffered during the 2026 Winter Olympics

On February 14, 2025, it was announced that Kevin Fiala would miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NHL season due to an injury he suffered during the 2026 Winter Olympics.