Kings' Fiala making series debut vs. Oilers in Game 4

The Los Angeles Kings are getting star forward Kevin Fiala back in the lineup for Sunday's Game 4 of their opening-round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers.

A lower-body injury had sidelined Fiala since April 1, with the winger sitting out the final six contests of the Kings' regular season and the first three playoff games.

He also missed time in March following a knee-on-knee collision with Colorado Avalanche forward Andrew Cogliano.

Fiala represented Los Angeles at the All-Star Game in February. He ranked second on the team with 72 points (23 goals, 49 assists) in 69 regular-season games.

He's amassed nine goals and six assists in 35 career playoff contests as a member of the Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild.

This is Fiala's first season in Los Angeles after the Kings acquired him from the Wild in the offseason for defenseman Brock Faber and a first-round pick. He signed a seven-year, $55.125-million extension shortly after the swap.

Los Angeles currently holds a 2-1 series lead over the Oilers.

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