Fiala is battling an illness but will be available for Wednesday's contest against the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old forward has 29 points (16G / 13A) in 46 games and his pacing for his worst offensive output since the 2018-19 season when he has 39 points (13G / 26A) in 83 games. That said, he has picked it up lately, with seven points (2G / 5A) in his last six games.
Fiala is battling an illness and could miss Wednesday's contest against the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old forward has 29 points (16G / 13A) in 46 games and his pacing for his worst offensive output since the 2018-19 season when he has 39 points (13G / 26A) in 83 games. That said, he has picked it up lately, with seven points (2G / 5A) in his last six games.
Fiala was scratched for Tuesday's game against the Sharks after missing a team meeting. Fiala has four goals and two assists in nine games this season. It's unclear who will be scratched on Wednesday to make room for Fiala, but it was mentioned Akil Thomas will remain in the lineup after scoring in his season debut on Tuesday.
Things go from bad to worse for the Kings star. After being benched in Saturday's game vs. Utah, Fiala missed a team meeting and will be a healthy scratch Tuesday vs. the Sharks. Akil Thomas will make his season debut in Fiala's spot and it's unclear if he'll re-join the lineup for the second-half of the Kings' back-to-back on Wednesday.
Chartier played the last three games for the Senators but will return to the sidelines for at least a week due to an upper-body injury. In 37 games this season, Chartier has three points (2G / 1A) and a -4 plus/minus while averaging 10:46 time-on-ice.
Zack MacEwen exited Saturday's game with a lower-body injury, resulting in Chartier being recalled from the Belleville Senators of the AHL. Chartier has appeared in 34 games for Ottawa this season but has most recently played with Belleville, where he has 10 points (7G / 3A) in 12 games.
Chariter has failed to pick up a point in six straight contests and was placed on waivers Tuesday by the Ottawa Senators. The 27-year-old has struggled for the Senators offensively all season, with only two goals, three points, 14 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus in 34 games. He is expected to report to Belleville (AHL).
Chariter has failed to pick up a point in six straight contest and was placed on waivers Tuesday by the Ottawa Senators. The 27-year-old has struggled for the Senators offensively all season, with only two goals, three points, 14 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus in 34 games played. He is expected to report to Belleville (AHL) if he clears waivers.
Chartier was moved to the Long-Term Injured Reserve Tuesday as a corresponding move to Mathieau Joseph being moved off the Injured Reserve. Chartier has been on the IR since December 15th due to an upper body injury and put a halt to his season after two points (1G/1A) in 25 games played.
Chartier had 20 goals, eight assists, and a -2 plus/minus through 40 games with Belleville (AHL) in 2022-23 and has signed a one-year, two-way contract extension worth $775,000. The 27-year-old right winger made six appearances for the Senators last season but was unable to pick up a point. He has a goal and a -5 plus/minus through 19 career NHL games.
Fiala has missed the Kings' previous eight games due to a lower-body injury and will be out Friday for Game 3 as they take on the Edmonton Oilers. The 26-year-old is still considered day-to-day, which is a huge loss as he had 23 goals, 72 points, 208 SOG, 52 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 69 games before his injury.
Fiala has missed the Kings' previous six games due to a lower-body injury and will be out Monday as they take on the Edmonton Oilers. The 26-year-old is not expected back for the first few games of the series, which is a huge loss as he had 23 goals, 72 points, 208 SOG, 52 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 69 games before his injury.
