Kevin Fiala likely to miss rest of NHL season
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A win over the Czech Republic on Sunday would ensure an easier path to the Olympic men’s hockey quarterfinals. Hearing from the injured Fiala, recovering in hospital from surgery, was a special boost.
MILAN (AP) — Rallying around the absence of injured winger Kevin Fiala, Switzerland beat Czechia 4-3 in overtime Sunday in a crucial men’s hockey game at the Milan Cortina Olympics that should get the Swiss easily into the quarterfinals.
Switzerland hockey superstar Kevin Fiala left fans concerned after being stretchered off vs. Canada while face down.
Day 2 of the Olympics saw Drew Doughty and Kevin Fiala help lead their teams to shutout wins over their opponents and push toward medal contention.