Key Highlights
- Canada beat Switzerland 5–1 in their Men's Olympic hockey preliminary round, and the Swiss also lost one of their key forwards. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCanada controlled the game tempo, outshooting Switzerland 27–16 in the first two periods, earning their second victory of the tournament. The game took a downturn when Swiss star Kevin Fiala suffered a serious lower-leg injury and was stretchered off the ice with just 2:50 left in the third period, casting a shadow over the event. The Sporting News has more on Fiala's injury and any updates regarding the Swiss forward. MORE: Canada moves to 2-0 after cruising past SwitzerlandKevin Fiala injury updatesThis section will be updated as more information becomes available. Feb.
- 13, 5:45 p. m.: Fiala was carried off the ice on a stretcher during Switzerland's Olympic game against Canada after seemingly injuring his lower leg.
- There are no further updates on his status at this time. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFeb.
- 14, 10 a. m.: Fiala is undergoing surgery on his leg in Italy on Saturday morning, which will end his NHL season. Feb.
- 15, 6:40 p. m.: The Kings announced Fiala underwent successful surgery to repair fractures in his lower left leg, ending his season. What happened to Kevin FialaFiala was engaged in a puck battle along the boards with Canadian forward Tom Wilson.
