Backlund, Wolf lead Flames to 3-1 win over Kings
Captain Mikael Backlund had a goal and assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a gritty 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on MondayNOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Blue Jackets head into matchup against the Kings on losing streak
The Columbus Blue Jackets aim to break a three-game skid with a win against the Los Angeles KingsNOVEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Forward Kevin Fiala | 11.07 LA Kings Morning Skate ahead of Vancouver Canucks
NOVEMBER 7 • YOUTUBE
Nets power-play goal Tuesday Fiala scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Wild.
Impact Fiala scored his seventh goal of the season -- and the eventual game-winner -- late in the second period with a snap shot following set-ups from Anze Kopitar and Alex Laferriere. Fiala endured a slow start to the season but has been picking things up of late, scoring in three of his last four contests and currently riding a five-game point streak -- with three goals and four helpers during that stretch.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Lewis scores twice, Kings roll to 5-1 win over Wild
Trevor Lewis scored twice, Kevin Fiala added another on the power play and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1NOVEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores in Monday's win Fiala scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 3-0 win over the Predators.
Impact Fiala has five points over three games since he was scratched for missing a team meeting. More importantly for his stability in the lineup, he hasn't taken a penalty in that span. The winger is up to six goals, five helpers, 36 shots on net, eight hits, 12 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 12 appearances. He'll likely continue to fill a second-line role with a spot on the first power-play unit.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Darcy Kuemper makes 16 saves for 32nd career shutout in the Kings' 3-0 victory over the Predators
Darcy Kuemper made 16 saves for his first shutout of the season and 32nd overall, helping the Los Angeles Kings beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Monday nightNOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two helpers in shootout loss Fiala picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to Chicago.
Impact 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. 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.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Forward Kevin Fiala | 10.30 LA Kings beat the Vegas Golden Knights
OCTOBER 31 • YOUTUBE
Responds well after discipline Fiala scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.
Impact 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 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.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Anze Kopitar has 3 points, picks up 800th career assist in Kings' 6-3 victory over Golden Knights
Anze Kopitar had a goal and two assists, including the his 800th career assistOCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin Fiala returns to Kings' lineup with goal, assist after being scratched for missing meeting
Kevin Fiala had the perfect bounce back game after being scratched one night earlier for violating a team ruleOCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to return versus Vegas Fiala (coach's decision) is slated to return to the lineup against the Golden Knights on Wednesday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
Impact 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 and then missed 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.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Tuesday Fiala won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Sharks, per the NHL media site.
Impact Fiala was benched in Saturday's game versus Utah, so it's unclear if this is further punishment for his issues with taking penalties or if he's dealing with an injury. 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.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Benched in win Fiala put up a power-play assist Saturday before being benched later in the game. Los Angeles won 3-2 over Utah.
Impact Kings coach Jim Hillier had suggested he'd decrease ice time for players who repeatedly take bad penalties. Fiala took an interference penalty in the first and cross-checking one in the second, and he ended up with 10:12 ice time and 14 shifts. Prior to Saturday, Fiala had played more than 17 minutes in six of the Kings first eight games. Players usually respond well in situations like this, so watch for Fiala to hit the ice flying Tuesday against San Jose.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Forward Kevin Fiala | 10.24.24 LA Kings Morning Skate ahead of San Jose Sharks
OCTOBER 24 • YOUTUBE
Tallies in Sunday's win 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.
Impact 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 he's still shooting a nearly-reasonable 16.7 percent so far, so he could make a realistic effort to best his career high of 33 tallies from 2021-22.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Kings score 4 goals in 3rd period to beat Ducks 4-1
Adrian Kempe, Alex Laferriere, Kevin Fiala and Mikey Anderson all scored in the third period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1OCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rittich, Kings rebound to beat Canadiens 4-1, snap three-game losing streak
David Rittich made 26 saves a night after being benched in the second period in Toronto, helping the road-weary Los Angeles Kings snap a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory...OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores in loss to Toronto Fiala scored a goal in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Impact 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 Kings had scored five unanswered goals in the first two periods. Fiala has three goals across his last two appearances and will aim to keep the scoring streak going against the Canadiens on Thursday.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Lights lamp twice Monday Fiala scored two power-play goals in Monday's 8-7 overtime loss to the Senators.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Tape Room: Kings power play | NHL.com Breaking down goals by Kevin Fiala and Adrian Kempe
OCTOBER 14 • NHL.COM
Josh Norris scores overtime goal to lift Senators past Kings 8-7
Josh Norris capped a two-goal effort with the game-winning goal 56 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Los Angeles Kings 8-7OCTOBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Forward Kevin Fiala | 10.03 LA Kings Win over Boston Bruins
OCTOBER 4 • YOUTUBE
OTHER SIDE | Kevin Fiala 05.01.24 | Edmonton Oilers Kevin chats with the media ahead of Game 5
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