The NHL announced today that LA Kings forward Kevin Fiala has been named to the Pacific Division roster for the 2023 NHL All-Star Game that will take place on Saturday, February 4 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
Today's announcement marks the first All-Star Game selection for Fiala, who leads the Kings in multiple statistics, including points (39), assists (29), even-strength points (27), power-play points (12), multi-point games (11), points-per-game (0.95), overtime goals (1) and shots (119). The 26-year-old becomes the sixth different Kings player named to represent the Kings in the last ten NHL All-Star Games, joining current teammates Drew Doughty (2015, 2016, 2017^, 2018, 2019), Adrian Kempe (2022), Anze Kopitar (2011, 2015, 2018, 2020) and Jonathan Quick (2016, 2018*).
Acquired by the Kings this past offseason from the Minnesota Wild, Fiala signed a seven-year contract on June 30 carrying an average annual value of $7.875 million. In his first season with the club, the 5-10, 204-pound forward has registered 39 points (10-29=39) in 41 games, with his 29 assists ranking sixth in the league among forwards. On Nov. 14, the St. Gallen, Switzerland native registered his 300th career point to become just the fifth Swiss-born skater in NHL history to reach such mark. In addition, he currently sits one point shy of the 40-point plateau, which would mark his fourth consecutive 40-point season and fifth of his career for the third-most among Swiss-born players (Roman Josi - 8, Mark Streit - 6).
Kevin Fiala Named to NHL All-Star Game
Fiala to participate in first NHL All-Star Game, in his first season with the Kings
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