Former Wild Forward Kevin Fiala Returns To NHL Nine Months After Frightening Olympic Injury

TRENDINGCollege football live updatesFAA ground stop updatesSEC moves Ole Miss-OU to SundayColorado ends Houston's CFP hopesNBA Cup wrapStory byStory byFormer Wild Forward Kevin Fiala Returns To NHL Nine Months After Frightening Olympic InjuryDylan Loucks·The Hockey News - Minnesota WildSat, November 14, 2026 at 2:57 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesFormer Predators Forward Makes Long-Awaited Return Following Scary InjuryIt's been nine months since former Nashville Predators forward Kevin Fiala has taken the ice following a scary injury early in the Olympic Games in February, now he's finally making his return to the NHL.The Hockey News - Nashville PredatorsKings forward Kevin Fiala has assist in season debut after breaking leg at OlympicsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Kings forward Kevin Fiala made his season debut in a 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday night, playing for the first time since breaking his left leg at the Milan Cortina Olympics. He had an assist and minus-1 rating in 16:37 of ice time.Associated PressKings' loss to Islanders increases frustration despite Fiala's returnThe Los Angeles Kings hoped that Kevin Fiala’s return would provide a much-needed boost to a struggling team. Instead, they find themselves reaching new levels of disappointment.The Sporting TribuneAdvertisementAdvertisementWild Star Defenseman Brock Faber Could Be An Option To Play SaturdayThe star blue-liner could return against Boston after missing twenty games with a skull fracture, providing a massive defensive boost to the Central Division-leading Wild roster.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildWild hope to have Brock Faber back on SaturdayWild coach John Hynes had some potential good news for fans of his team, which is off to a 13-3-4 start despite playing without one of its top defensemen all season. Brock Faber has been skating with the team for the better part of a week now, working on his conditioning after a full month off his feet while recovering from a skull fracture suffered Sept. 29 in the Wild’s final preseason game. ...Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.Latest Report Confirms Optimistic Outlook For Wild Defenseman Brock FaberThe Minnesota Wild have been without defenseman Brock Faber for the entire 2026-27 regular season so far after he suffered a scary injury during a preseason contest against the rival Dallas Stars.Faber was struck in the side of his head with a shot in the ear area that isn’t fully protected by the helmet, and […] The post Latest Report Confirms Optimistic Outlook For Wild Defenseman Brock Faber appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBrock Faber Praised by Wild Teammates Ahead of Return to LineupMinnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber was praised by his teammates ahead of a potential return to the team’s lineup on Saturday.Faber suffered a skull fracture on September 25 when a puck hit him in the head during a preseason game against the Dallas Stars.At first, the Wild didn’t know how serious this injury would be, […] The post Brock Faber Praised by Wild Teammates Ahead of Return to Lineup appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWild Get Brutal Injury News During Maple Leafs ClashThe good news for the Minnesota Wild is that forward Matt Boldy registered a hat trick as part of Thursday’s contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena, while defenseman Quinn Hughes recorded his third-career point streak of 10+ games, joining rare NHL company. The bad news is that the Wild, who have already […] The post Wild Get Brutal Injury News During Maple Leafs Clash appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWild Take On Maple Leafs Without Key Defensive DefensemanThe Minnesota Wild will face the Toronto Maple Leafs on the road tonight. The Maple Leafs will be without key defensive defenseman Chris Tanev due to planned maintenance.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildWild's Dylan Larkin pursuit appears to be trending in the wrong directionMinnesota's chances of acquiring Dylan Larkin seem to be at their lowest in a long time.BringMeTheSportsStars Lose Two More Key Defensemen as Injuries Pile UpWith Miro Heiskanen and Lian Bichsel sidelined, the short-handed Stars must navigate a brutal weekend back-to-back as their defensive depth faces its most grueling test yet.The Hockey News - Dallas StarsMN Wild Win Again but Lose Top Center Again TooThe Minnesota Wild kept their road winning streak alive in Toronto Thursday night, but the win didn't come without another injury scare for Joel Eriksson Ek.Minnesota Sports FanWild Run Has Become An Unexpected Issue for GM Bill GuerinThe Minnesota Wild are going to have trouble if Quinn Hughes keeps scoring and the Wild keep winning. And it’s creating an unexpected problem for general manager Bill Guerin. It’s one that could be franchise-changing. The Wild Keep Proving They’re Early Cup ContendersMinnesota’s most recent win, a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, brings them […] The post Wild Run Has Become An Unexpected Issue for GM Bill Guerin appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSchenn helps Islanders beat Kings 5-2 to end winless streak at 4LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brayden Schenn had a goal and two assists, Victor Eklund scored for the fourth straight game, and the New York Islanders snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.Matthew Schaefer scored in his 100th NHL game, Simon Holmstrom had a goal and an assist, Bo Horvat scored a late empty-netter, and the Islanders picked up at least a point for the third straight game.Associated PressWild's Joel Eriksson Ek Exits Game After Collision With Toronto's Jake McCabeJoel Eriksson Ek left Thursday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after a collision with Jake McCabe in which the defenseman's shoulder appeared to make contact with his head. Eriksson Ek needed assistance getting up before heading down the tunnel.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildFriday Fantasy NotebookKevin Fiala’s return helps the Kings’ offense while Tye Kartye’s multi-category production bolsters the Rangers.The Hockey NewsElliotte Friedman Reveals Latest Minnesota Offer for Dylan Larkin includes Three First-Round PicksDetroit prioritizes immediate roster help over a massive haul of future assets, reportedly rebuffing Minnesota’s aggressive push for the star captain despite a lucrative multi-pick trade package.The Hockey News - Detroit Red WingsWild Continue Dominant Start, Boldy's Hat Trick Leads 5-2 Win Over TorontoMatt Boldy's sixth career hat trick, three assists from Kirill Kaprizov and another win from Jesper Wallstedt helped the Wild improve to 14-3-4, tied for the second-most points in the NHL.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildIslanders Need Mathew Barzal Healthy To Keep Playoff Hopes AliveThe Islanders sit three points out of a playoff spot. Mathew Barzal's return is key, but coach Pete DeBoer warns he needs time to get game-ready.Gameday TimesEx-Flyers Defenseman Hits Out At NHL Stars Requesting TradesForced trade requests are quickly becoming unpopular.The Hockey News - Philadelphia Flyers