Predators' Fiala out for remainder of playoffs with fractured femur
Nashville Predators forward Kevin Fiala has been ruled out for the remainder of the postseason due to a fracture of the left femur suffered during Game 1 against the St. Louis Blues.
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"He (Fiala) underwent successful surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis and is resting comfortably," general manager David Poile said in a statement. "He is extremely disappointed that he will not be able to help his teammates in their quest for the Stanley Cup, but is looking forward to starting his rehabilitation upon his return to Nashville."
Fiala had scored two playoff goals for the Predators prior to the injury.
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