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Kevin Fiala returns as Kings ‘move on’ after Tuesday benching
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Kevin Fiala returns as Kings ‘move on’ after Tuesday benching

LOS ANGELES —Kevin Fiala was back in the Kings of Los Angeles‘ lineup for Wednesday night’s game against the Las Vegas Golden Knights.

The forward was healthy Tuesday in San Jose after missing a team meeting.

“Kev and I talked about it. He made a mistake, he felt bad about it. We moved on,” Kings coach Jim Hiller said before Wednesday’s game. “It might seem like, ‘Oh, he was benched and now he misses (a meeting).’ I’m not worried about Kevin. Kevin will get it back. “He cares a lot.”

Fiala has four goals and six points in nine games, but Hiller expressed concern about the number of penalties Fiala is taking. He has 12 penalty minutes, including four in last Saturday’s game against Utah.

Fiala, who had the third season of his career with 70 points, 29 goals and 73 points last season, was benched during the third period of the game against Utah after taking two penalties.

“I think what’s disappointing right now is that he’s taking too many minors,” Hiller said. “He had a great run in the second half, he did it. And I know he had very high expectations for himself this year, even higher than he’s probably ever had, and he just hasn’t started that way yet.”

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