Is Kevin Fiala playing tonight against the Seattle Kraken? Latest injury update ahead of matchup on April 1, 2023

As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to take on the Seattle Kraken at 10:00 PM ET, fans are wondering whether star forward Kevin Fiala will be in the lineup. Unfortunately, for the Kings, it appears that Fiala will likely miss the game due to a lower-body injury.

According to recent reports, Fiala is currently listed as day-to-day, meaning that he may still have a chance to play on Saturday against Seattle. However, given that he missed six straight games earlier in March due to a lower-body injury, it is not clear if his current injury is related to that issue or if it is a new problem altogether.

Fiala's absence from the Kings' lineup will undoubtedly be a significant blow to the team. The 26-year-old forward has been one of the team's most productive players this season, with 22 goals and 70 points in 68 appearances. His speed, skill, and ability to score goals have made him a fan favorite in Los Angeles and a key component of the team's offensive attack.

If Fiala is unable to play on Saturday, the Kings will need to find a way to replace his production. Fortunately, the team has several other talented forwards who are capable of stepping up and making an impact.

A look at Kevin Fiala's NHL career

Kevin Fiala is a Swiss professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL. Fiala's career in the NHL has been marked by numerous highlights, including two overtime goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs before his 21st birthday.

Fiala began his NHL career with the Nashville Predators, who selected him in the first round (No. 11) of the 2014 NHL Draft. In his first 18 playoff games with the Predators, Fiala scored five goals.

However, Fiala's impressive playoff run was cut short due to a broken femur he sustained in the second round of the playoffs against the St. Louis Blues.

Despite his success with the Predators, Fiala was traded to the Minnesota Wild on Feb. 25th, 2019, after a slow start to the 2018-19 season. Ironically, his first two goals for Minnesota came against the Predators on March 5th.

The Kings wasted no time in securing Kevin Fiala's services, signing him to a seven-year, $55.125 million contract the very next day, preventing him from becoming a restricted free agent. The Kings are counting on Fiala to continue his impressive form in the NHL and help the team compete for a Stanley Cup in the coming seasons.

Overall, Kevin Fiala has had an impressive NHL career, with numerous highlights and accolades to his name.