Kevin Fiala and Roman Josi made headlines in the NHL, both contributing to their teams’ scores on Friday night, yet ultimately faced defeat. Fiala’s Los Angeles Kings fell short against the Tampa Bay Lightning, losing 5-3, despite his notable power-play goal that momentarily gave the Kings a 3-2 lead early in the final period. However, the Lightning rallied with three unanswered goals in the last three minutes of the game, sealing Fiala’s team’s fate.
Fiala, now boasting 14 goals this season, remains the top scorer from Switzerland in the NHL, significantly ahead of Nico Hischier and Timo Meier, who each have 11 goals. His performance also highlighted his position on the Swiss NHL scoring list, with a total of 27 points, just trailing Hischier, who has accumulated 31 points thus far.
Meanwhile, Roman Josi’s Nashville Predators struggled against the Seattle Kraken, falling behind quickly and losing 4-1 despite Josi’s power-play goal that brought the score to 3-1. The Predators’ early deficit proved too great to overcome, resulting in a disappointing loss.
In a broader context, the Winnipeg Jets continue to struggle, suffering their eighth consecutive defeat after a 6-5 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Jets, who once led the game 4-1, have seen a significant decline, and Nino Niederreiter’s absence from the lineup, following a 14-game scoring drought, didn’t help boost their chances.
Despite the setbacks, Fiala’s consistent scoring and contributions from players like Josi provide hope for better performances in the coming games.